- 1. When did the Lydians introduce metal coinage?
A) 3rd century BC B) 7th century BC C) 5th century BC D) 1st century BC
- 2. What was the primary reason for the introduction of coinage by the Lydians?
A) Facilitate trade B) Religious purposes C) Warfare D) Decoration
- 3. Who is traditionally credited with the invention of coinage in Lydia?
A) Heraclitus B) Aesop C) Socrates D) King Alyattes
- 4. What term is used to describe the first known coins of the Lydians?
A) Stater B) Peso C) Dinar D) Rupee
- 5. Who was the last king of Lydia known for his wealth and whose name became synonymous with riches?
A) Midas B) Ardys C) Gyges D) Croesus
- 6. Which ancient Greek writer mentioned the Lydians as the first to use coinage?
A) Aristotle B) Sophocles C) Herodotus D) Plato
- 7. What ancient civilization succeeded the Lydians in the use of coinage?
A) Greeks B) Romans C) Persians D) Egyptians
- 8. What was the value of the first coins minted by the Lydians based on?
A) Weight B) Color C) Size D) Age
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