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