Interesting Trivial Facts Quiz On Cyrus The Great Of Persia
Cyrus The Great is the founder of was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. Cyrus built his empire by first conquering the Median Empire, then the Lydian Empire, and eventually the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He is well recognized for his accomplishments in human rights, politics, and military schemes.
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How many children does Cyrus has?
- A.
5
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
7
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A. 5 -
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What is Cyrus the great commonly known as?
- A.
Cyrus the king
- B.
Cyrus the strong man
- C.
Cyrus the man
- D.
Cyrus the elder
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D. Cyrus the elderExplanation
Cyrus the Great is commonly known as Cyrus the elder because he was the founder and first ruler of the Achaemenid Empire. He is often referred to as "the elder" to distinguish him from other historical figures named Cyrus. Cyrus the elder is known for his military conquests, his tolerance towards different cultures and religions, and his establishment of the Persian Empire as a major world power.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these is the why Cyrus the Great so great?
- A.
He became famous by everyone he killed during the war
- B.
He always starts war
- C.
He conquered the Medes and united the Iranian people under one ruler
- D.
He married the queen of Massagetae
Correct Answer
C. He conquered the Medes and united the Iranian people under one rulerExplanation
Cyrus the Great is considered great because he conquered the Medes and united the Iranian people under one ruler. This achievement demonstrated his military prowess and ability to bring different groups of people together. It is not because he became famous by killing people during the war or because he always starts wars. His marriage to the queen of Massagetae may have been a notable event, but it is not the main reason for his greatness.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is Cyrus's father?
- A.
Cambysess I
- B.
Cambyses II
- C.
Darius
- D.
Herodotus
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D. Herodotus -
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Who is Cyrus's mother?
- A.
Tomyris
- B.
Mandane of Media
- C.
Mundane of Media
- D.
Perry of Media
Correct Answer
B. Mandane of Media -
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How many son does Cyrus has?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
2
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. 2Explanation
The correct answer is 2 because the question asks for the number of sons Cyrus has. Since the answer options are given as numbers, we can determine that Cyrus has 2 sons.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is Cyrus's grandfather?
- A.
Herodotus
- B.
Cambyses I
- C.
Cambyses II
- D.
Astyages
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D. AstyagesExplanation
Cyrus's grandfather is Astyages.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who summoned the son of Harpagus, and in retribution, chopped him to pieces roasted some portions while boiling others, and tricked his adviser into eating his child during a large banquet?
- A.
Cyrus
- B.
Cambyses I
- C.
Darius
- D.
Astyages
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D. AstyagesExplanation
Astyages summoned the son of Harpagus and in retribution, chopped him to pieces, roasted some portions while boiling others, and tricked his adviser into eating his child during a large banquet.Rate this question:
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What did the Babylonian regard Cyrus as?
- A.
The great
- B.
The king
- C.
The liberator
- D.
The god
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C. The liberatorExplanation
The Babylonians regarded Cyrus as "The liberator" because he conquered Babylon and ended their captivity, allowing them to return to their homeland and rebuild their lives. Cyrus is known for his policies of religious tolerance and benevolent rule, which earned him the reputation of a liberator among the Babylonians and other conquered peoples.Rate this question:
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Which of these was Cyrus religion?
- A.
Greek polytheism
- B.
Zoroastrianism
- C.
Christianity
- D.
None of the above
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B. ZoroastrianismExplanation
Cyrus's religion was Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion that was founded by the prophet Zoroaster. It is characterized by the belief in a single god, Ahura Mazda, and the struggle between good and evil. Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, was known to be a follower of Zoroastrianism and played a significant role in promoting and supporting the religion during his reign.Rate this question:
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