Medean Empire Flashcards

1
Q

What language did the Medians speak?

A

Median

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2
Q

Who were the Medians seceded by?

A

Achaemenid Empire

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3
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Which king presided over the Median golden age?

A

King Cyaxares

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4
Q

Which neighboring empire did the Medians ally with against the Neo-Assyrians?

A

Neo-Babylonian Empire

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5
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Which king did King Cyaxares ally with against the Neo-Assyrians?

A

King Nabopolassar

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6
Q

Under the rule of who did the Medians secede from Assyria?

A

Sinsharishkun

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7
Q

Who led the revolt that effectively dissolved the Median Empire?

A

Cyrus the Great

Son of King Astyages

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7
Q

Who was the last king of the Median Empire?

A

King Astyages

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8
Q

Who did Herodotus call the founder of the Median Empire?

A

King Deioces

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9
Q

What religion was King Astyages thought to have believed in?

A

Zoroastrianism

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10
Q

What was the Median capital?

A

Ecbatana

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11
Q

How many Median tribes were there?

A

Six

Busae, Paretaceni, Struchates, Arizanti, Budii, and Magi

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12
Q

Which Greek mythological character are the Medians said to be named for?

A

Medea

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13
Q

What ethnic group in Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq are said to have Median descent?

A

Kurds

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14
Q

What biblical character is said to be the common ancestor to the Medians?

A

Madai

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15
Q

What script has possibly Median text on it?

A

Linear Elamite