Death Of Cyrus The Great! Trivia Questions Facts Quiz
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, and 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
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How old was Cyrus when he died?
- A.
71
- B.
62
- C.
51
- D.
80
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A. 71Explanation
Cyrus was 71 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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How did Cyrus the Great die?
- A.
Suicide
- B.
Killed in action
- C.
Cancer
- D.
Diabetes
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B. Killed in actionExplanation
Cyrus the Great died in battle, as he was killed in action.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How long did Cyrus reign?
- A.
50 years
- B.
40 years
- C.
45 years
- D.
30 years
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D. 30 yearsExplanation
Cyrus reigned for 30 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where did Cyrus the Great die?
- A.
Syr Darya
- B.
Babylon
- C.
Texas
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Syr DaryaExplanation
Cyrus the Great did not die in Syr Darya, Babylon, Texas, or anywhere else mentioned. The correct answer is "None of the above."Rate this question:
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Who was the ruler of Massagetae when Cyrus attempted to take over?
- A.
Darius
- B.
Alexander
- C.
Tomyris
- D.
None of the above
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C. TomyrisExplanation
Tomyris was the ruler of Massagetae when Cyrus attempted to take over.Rate this question:
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How did Tomyris son die?
- A.
Killed in action
- B.
Suicide
- C.
Fever
- D.
Blood infection
Correct Answer
B. Suicide -
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What is the name of Tomyris's son?
- A.
Herodotus
- B.
Mohamed
- C.
Tomy
- D.
Spargapises
Correct Answer
D. SpargapisesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where was Cyrus's body buried?
- A.
Tomb of Pharaoh
- B.
Tomb of Babylon
- C.
Tomb of Cyrus
- D.
Tomb of Kings
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C. Tomb of CyrusExplanation
Cyrus's body was buried in the Tomb of Cyrus.Rate this question:
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What offer did Cyrus send to the rural of Massagetae before the war?
- A.
Jewellery
- B.
Peace
- C.
Marriage
- D.
Diamonds
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C. MarriageExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who was Cyrus successor?
- A.
Bardiya
- B.
Cambyses II
- C.
Tomyris
- D.
None of the above
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B. Cambyses IIExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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