Alexander The Great

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What are the top three Greek innovations? Explain how our world is better because of these three achievements.

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Explain how access to the sea contributed to cultural diffusion in ancient Greece.

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How did the geography of Greece influence the development of independent city-states like Athens and Sparta?

• The mountains encouraged unity among Greeks

• The mountains divided Greeks into isolated communities

• The mountains made travel and communication easy

• The mountains had no impact on Greek society

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Which of the following are legacies of Greek civilization that continue to influence the modern world?

• Greek language

• Olympic games

• Development of lever, pulley, and pump

• Expansion of citizenship to all free adult males

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Who led the Greek city-states in defending themselves against outside invaders, especially Persia?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Macedonia

• Egypt

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From 493 B.C.E. to 479 B.C.E., Persian kings ___ and ___ tried (but failed) to conquer the Greeks in the Persian Wars.

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After the Persian Wars, which two Greek city-states fought each other in the Peloponnesian Wars?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Macedonia

• Sparta and Persia

• Athens and Egypt

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How did the Greeks view the Macedonians, and how did the Macedonians view themselves in relation to Greek culture?

• Greeks saw Macedonians as kinsmen, and Macedonians saw themselves as barbarians.

• Greeks saw Macedonians as barbarians, and Macedonians saw themselves as Greeks.

• Both Greeks and Macedonians saw each other as Greeks.

• Greeks saw Macedonians as allies, and Macedonians saw themselves as Persians.

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At the time of King Philip’s death, which regions were part of the Macedonian Empire? Select all that apply.

• Epirus

• Sparta

• Thrace

• Persian Empire

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Who was hired by King Philip II to tutor his son Alexander?

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What qualities did Alexander possess when he became king at the age of 20?

• He was ambitious and brilliant at military strategy.

• He was timid and avoided conflict.

• He was uninterested in expanding his empire.

• He was poorly educated.

Open Ended

Explain how Alexander’s actions in Thebes affected the rest of Greece and his subsequent plans for expansion.

Multiple Choice

Why did Egyptians view Alexander as a liberator when he conquered Egypt?

• Because he freed them from Persian rule

• Because he gave them wealth

• Because he destroyed their temples

• Because he made Egypt part of Greece

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Alexander repeatedly defeated the Persians, a task that, years before, would have seemed

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Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the quote: "The heavens cannot brook two suns... nor Earth two masters" in the context of Alexander's conquests?

• Alexander believed there could only be one supreme ruler.

• Alexander wanted to share power with the Persian king.

• Alexander respected the Persian king as an equal.

• Alexander was afraid of ruling too much land.

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Which regions did Alexander plan to conquer after taking the Indus River Valley?

• China and Japan

• The ends of the Earth and the Great Outer Sea

• Arabia and Africa

• Rome and Carthage

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After years of campaigning, what challenges did Alexander face from his own troops following the battle against an Indian king? Select all that apply.

• His troops were exhausted

• His troops wanted to return home

• His troops wanted to conquer more land

• His troops staged a successful mutiny

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Which regions did Alexander's empire cover at its greatest extent in 323 B.C.E.?

• Only Greece and Macedonia

• Most of Europe and North Africa

• Parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Only Asia Minor

Multiple Choice

What factors contributed to Alexander's death at the age of 32 in Babylon?

• Assassination by his generals

• Poisoning by enemies

• A combination of exhaustion, fever, and too much drink

• Old age

Open Ended

Explain why Alexander's empire was divided after his death and what impact this had on its unity.

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The new culture that emerged from the blending of Greek and Persian influences under Alexander was called

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Which of the following were lasting legacies of Alexander's conquests?

• The spread of Greek innovations

• The creation of Greek-styled cities

• The blending of Greek and Persian cultures

• The complete unification of his empire

Open Ended

Why was Alexandria in Egypt considered the most significant of the cities founded by Alexander?