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