Question

What major accomplishment was achieved by Cyrus the great of Persia a) the conquest of Babylonia b) development of the first city-state c) destructions the temple in Jerusalem d) the introduction of paper money

Answer 1

Cyrus the Great ruled the Achaemenid Empire and enlarged it to become the world’s largest at that time, an area spanning from Turkey to the Indus River in Pakistan. Cyrus warred and conquered the mighty Neo-Babylonian Empire, routing the Babylonian Army in the Battle of Opis and entered the city of Babylon without any resistance. So the correct answer is choice a.

Answer 2

The conquest of Babylonia

Further Explanation:

Cyrus the Great was the one who founded Achaemenian dynasty and he was also known to be the one who created the Persian Empire and also known by the name of father of the nation in Iran. He was the one who to defeat Croesus  but he also ordered Lydia to be saved and made him advisor of his empire. His Reign lasted for around 30 years and during his period of ruling, he conquered the Median Empire and eventually went on to conquer Neo-Babylonian Empire. He also served as the king of area known as Anshan for eight years and Anshan remained as a territory of central Iran.  

Babylonia was conquered by him even without a fight and his this tactic of win over Babylonia was known to be a major accomplishment by Cyrus the great. Sippar (Capital of Babylon) was won as there was no resistance by the  Babylonian armies.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Cyrus the Great

Subject: History

Keywords: Cyrus the Great, Cyrus II, Babylonia, Lydia, Anshan, Persian Empire, Achaemenian Dynasty, Territory, Justice, Security.