What was Bahrain referred to by the Greeks?
Q: What was Bahrain referred to by the Greeks?
A: Bahrain was referred to by the Greeks as Tylos.
Q: What was the main product of trade in Bahrain during the time of Nearchus?
A: The main product of trade in Bahrain during the time of Nearchus was pearls.
Q: What was the status of Bahrain from the 6th to 3rd century BC?
A: From the 6th to 3rd century BC, Bahrain was a part of the Persian Empire.
Q: What was Tylos famous for selling in Babylon?
A: Tylos was famous for selling walking canes in Babylon.
Q: What was Alexander the Great's plan for the eastern shores of the Persian Gulf?
A: Alexander the Great planned to settle the eastern shores of the Persian Gulf with Greek colonists.
Q: Who controlled Bahrain from the third century BC to the arrival of Islam in the seventh AD?
A: From the third century BC to the arrival of Islam in the seventh AD, Bahrain was controlled by two other Iranian dynasties of Parthians and Sassanids.
Q: What was the language spoken by the upper classes in Tylos?
A: The upper classes in Tylos spoke Greek.
