During the Hellenistic era following the conquests of Alexander the Great, by what Greek name was Bahrain known?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Tylos
- Step 1: Following Alexander the Great's naval reconnaissance led by Admiral Nearchus in 324 BCE, the main island of Bahrain was named Tylos.
- Step 2: The neighboring island of Muharraq was named Arados (after Arwad in Phoenicia).
Answer
Tylos.
Why not the others: 'Arados' was the Greek name given specifically to Muharraq Island; 'Omana' was the classical name for the Omani coastline; 'Gerrha' was a wealthy ancient merchant city on the eastern Arabian mainland.
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