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