The major early turning point in the rise of the Persian Empire was the
a. Victory of Darius at Salamis
b. Victory of Cambyses over Rome
c. Victory of Cyrus over Lydia
d. Victory in the Persian Wars
The major early turning point in the rise of the Persian Empire was the "c. Victory of Cyrus over Lydia," since it was during this battle that dominance was finally challenged.
