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