Question

Which major accomplishment was achieved by Cyrus the Great of Persia?

A). the conquest of Babylonia


B). destruction of the temple in Jerusalem


C). development of the first city-state


D). the introduction of paper money

Answer 1

Cyrus' first great achievement was his conquest of Ecbatana, the Median capital ruled by Assuages. This event is first mentioned in two contemporary Babylonian sources: the Nabonidus Cylinder of Sippar and the Nabonidus Chronicle.