Death Of Cyrus The Great! Trivia Questions Facts Quiz

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1. Where was Cyrus's body buried? 

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Cyrus's body was buried in the Tomb of Cyrus.

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Cyrus The Great, Originally knows as Cyrus II of Persia, also known as King of the world, King of Babylon, King of the four corners of the world,... see moreand many more. He was the Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. What do you know about the death of Cyrus The Great! Try this quiz to figure out see less

2. How did Cyrus the Great die?

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Cyrus the Great died in battle, as he was killed in action.

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3. What offer did Cyrus send to the rural of Massagetae before the war? 

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Cyrus sent an offer of marriage to the ruler of Massagetae before the war. This suggests that he was attempting to establish a peaceful alliance with the Massagetae through a political marriage.

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4. Where did Cyrus the Great die?

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Cyrus the Great did not die in Syr Darya, Babylon, Texas, or anywhere else mentioned. The correct answer is "None of the above."

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5. Who was Cyrus successor? 

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Cambyses II was the successor of Cyrus. After Cyrus' death, Cambyses II became the ruler of the Achaemenid Empire. He expanded the empire by conquering Egypt and incorporating it into his dominion. Cambyses II is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate and strengthen the empire. He ruled for approximately eight years before his death.

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6. How did Tomyris son die? 

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7. What is the name of Tomyris's son?

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Spargapises is the correct answer because Tomyris is a historical figure who was a queen of the Massagetae, an ancient Iranian nomadic tribe. According to historical accounts, Tomyris had a son named Spargapises. The other options, Herodotus and Mohamed, are not the names of Tomyris's son. Tomy is not mentioned in relation to Tomyris's son either.

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8. How old was Cyrus when he died? 

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Cyrus was 71 years old when he died.

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9. How long did Cyrus reign?

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Cyrus reigned for 30 years.

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10. Who was the ruler of Massagetae when Cyrus attempted to take over? 

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Tomyris was the ruler of Massagetae when Cyrus attempted to take over.

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Where was Cyrus's body buried? 
How did Cyrus the Great die?
What offer did Cyrus send to the rural of Massagetae before the...
Where did Cyrus the Great die?
Who was Cyrus successor? 
How did Tomyris son die? 
What is the name of Tomyris's son?
How old was Cyrus when he died? 
How long did Cyrus reign?
Who was the ruler of Massagetae when Cyrus attempted to take...
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