- 1. Where was Croesus the king of?
A) Greece
B) Lydia
C) Rome
D) Persia
- 2. In what century did Croesus capture the Greek cities?
A) 5th century BC
B) 6th century BC
C) 7th century BC
D) 4th century BC
- 3. Which god did Croesus consult before attacking the Greek cities?
A) Zeus
B) Athena
C) Apollo
D) Poseidon
- 4. The capture of the Greek cities by Croesus led to the eventual rise of which empire?
A) Roman Empire
B) Egyptian Empire
C) Persian Empire
D) Macedonian Empire
- 5. Which famous Greek philosopher visited the court of Croesus?
A) Aristotle
B) Socrates
C) Plato
D) Solon
- 6. Which famous Persian king defeated Croesus?
A) Xerxes
B) Artaxerxes
C) Darius the Great
D) Cyrus the Great
- 7. Which river did Croesus incorrectly believe would protect him from defeat?
A) River Tigris
B) River Euphrates
C) River Nile
D) River Halys
- 8. Croesus is known for his great wealth due to the abundance of what resource in Lydia?
A) Copper
B) Iron
C) Silver
D) Gold
- 9. What was the famous response of Croesus to Solon after being asked who is the happiest person?
A) Croesus
B) A rich Lydian merchant
C) Tellus of Athens
D) Solon himself
- 10. Which ancient Greek historian wrote extensively about Croesus in his histories?
A) Thucydides
B) Plutarch
C) Herodotus
D) Xenophon
- 11. What famous phrase is associated with the advice given to Croesus before going to war?
A) Cogito, Ergo Sum
B) Carpe Diem
C) In Vino Veritas
D) Know Thyself
- 12. Who was the King of Lydia during the capture of Greek cities?
A) Croesus
B) Leonidas
C) Pericles
D) Xerxes
- 13. Which city-state was captured by Croesus?
A) Thebes
B) Syracuse
C) Corinth
D) Ephesus
- 14. Which Greek city-state did Croesus aid after his defeat?
A) Argos
B) Athens
C) Thebes
D) Sparta
- 15. What was the capital city of Lydia during Croesus' rule?
A) Troy
B) Ephesus
C) Miletus
D) Sardis
- 16. What famous phrase is associated with Croesus and wealth?
A) Wealthier than kings
B) Croesus' gold
C) As rich as Croesus
D) Rich beyond measure
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