25. Q. When Cyrus made the attempt what was the result? A. Astyages was defeated, and Cyrus was established on the throne of the united kingdom of Media and Persia.
26. Q. What prominent empire or kingdom existed in Asia Minor at the time of Cyrus, of which Crœsus was the king? A. Lydia.
27. Q. For what was Crœsus celebrated? A. For his great wealth.
28. Q. With whom did Crœsus ally himself and attempt the conquest of the Persian empire? A. With the Lacedæmonians.
29. Q. When the two armies met at Pteria, in the eastern part of Asia Minor, what was the result of the battle that ensued? A. The conflict was continued all day, and at night each army withdrew from the field.
30. Q. What did Crœsus do after the battle? A. Thinking Cyrus was repulsed he returned to Lydia for fresh recruits, dismissing his army on the way, intending to renew the invasion in the spring.
31. Q. What course did Cyrus pursue? A. He followed after Crœsus, and forced him to renew the contest under the walls of Sardis.
32. Q. What did Cyrus oppose to the cavalry of Crœsus? A. His transport camels.
33. Q. What was the result? A. The camels threw the cavalry into confusion, and Crœsus met with overwhelming defeat, which was soon followed by the capture of Sardis and the taking of the king prisoner.
34. Q. What great empire in Asia was yet unconquered by Cyrus? A. Babylon.