Croesus, fabulously rich king of Lydia
- 1. In which ancient city did Croesus reign as king?
A) Sardis
B) Argos
C) Thebes
D) Athens
- 2. Which ancient civilization did Croesus consult before going to war with the Persians?
A) Sparta
B) Babylon
C) Delphi
D) Rome
- 3. Who led the Persian forces that defeated Croesus at the Battle of Thymbra?
A) Cyrus the Great
B) Darius the Great
C) Artaxerxes II
D) Ariobarzanes
- 4. What was the name of the famous philosopher who met Croesus at Sardis?
A) Aristotle
B) Solon
C) Socrates
D) Plato
- 5. What modern-day country was the ancient kingdom of Lydia located in?
A) Iraq
B) Greece
C) Egypt
D) Turkey
- 6. What precious metal was Lydia known for producing in abundance?
A) Iron
B) Gold
C) Silver
D) Bronze
- 7. Which ancient Greek historian wrote about the fall of Croesus in his work 'Histories'?
A) Thucydides
B) Plutarch
C) Herodotus
D) Xenophon
- 8. In what year did Croesus meet his downfall at the hands of Cyrus the Great?
A) 325 BC
B) 480 BC
C) 510 BC
D) 546 BC
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