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A new aggressive dynasty arose in Iran in 225 CE. What did they call themselves?

AParthians
BAchaemenids
CSeleucids
DSasanians
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sasanians
1. They expanded fast towards the Euphrates. 2. The Sasanians replaced the Parthians in 225. 3. Shapur I claimed to destroy a Roman army of 60,000. _Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 3, An Empire Across Three Continents._
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