Persian Dynasties
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Which Persian dynasty fell to the Greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great?

  • Parthians
  • Lydians
  • Seleucids
  • Achaemenids (correct)
  • Who was the wealthiest person in history during the time of the Lydians?

  • Cyrus the Great
  • King Croesus (correct)
  • Darius I
  • Alexander the Great
  • Which Persian dynasty fell to the Sassanids?

  • Seleucids
  • Sassanids
  • Achaemenids
  • Parthians (correct)
  • Who founded the first Persian empire and conquered the Medes?

    <p>Cyrus the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Persian dynasty fell to the Arabs?

    <p>Sassanids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    King Croesus was the wealthiest person in history because he had lots of ______.

    <p>gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lydians were located in present day ______.

    <p>Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lydians were known for being a center of ______.

    <p>trading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Achaemenids fell to the ______.

    <p>Greeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Seleucids fell to the ______ and later to the Roman Empire.

    <p>Parthians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the four main Persian dynasties?

    <p>Lydians, Achaemenids, Seleucids, Parthians, Sassanids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the downfall of King Croesus?

    <p>Attacking Cyrus the Great after being warned by an oracle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural and military characteristics were shared by the Persians and Medes?

    <p>Both descended from Aryans Indo-Europeans, were great horsemen, warriors, archers, and moved very fast by foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which empires did the Achaemenids weaken?

    <p>Assyrian and Babylonian empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of standardized gold and silver in the Lydian empire?

    <p>It served as universal money</p> Signup and view all the answers

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