Alexander the Great Day 1

Multiple Choice

What was the city-state of Athens known for?

• fierce military

• art and architecture

• it's monarchy

• their fair treatment of women

Multiple Choice

The body of water in between Greece and Asia Minor is the _________________________ Sea.

• Black

• Caspian

• Aagean

• Adriatic

Multiple Choice

All of the following terms best describes Athens as a city-state EXCEPT

• democracy

• arts and culture

• education

• militaristic

Multiple Choice

Sparta used what form of government?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about Greece's geography EXCEPT..

• It's located on the Balkan Peninsula

• It has a wealth of great land for farming.

• Its terrain is very mountainous.

• It is bordered by the Aagean Sea.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Philip II in the rise of Macedonia?

• He was a famous general

• He ruled Greece

• He wanted to rule the Persian Empire

• He was a philosopher

Multiple Choice

Explain how Alexander's education under Aristotle might have influenced his approach to leadership.

• It made him focus solely on military conquest.

• It encouraged him to value knowledge and culture.

• It led him to ignore philosophical teachings.

• It taught him to avoid diplomatic relations.

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the untamable horse that Alexander tamed?

• Bucephalus

• Pegasus

• Shadowfax

• Seabiscuit

Multiple Choice

What significant event led to Alexander taking the throne?

• Philip II's assassination

• Olympias' influence

• Alexander's ambition

• The strength of the army

Multiple Select

What TWO strategies did he use to eliminate his rivals and maintain control over Greece?

• Military force

• Diplomacy

• Political alliances

• Economic sanctions

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Alexander the Great crossing the Hellespont in 334?

• It was the beginning of his campaign against Persia

• It was a strategic retreat

• It was a diplomatic mission

• It was a trade expedition

Multiple Choice

Which empire did Alexander the Great conquer at the Battle of Gaugamela?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Multiple Choice

What was the most eastern point Alexander's empire reached?

• Egypt

• Greece

• India

• China

Multiple Choice

Why did Alexander and his army turn around and go home?

• They were defeated by a stronger army

• Alexander missed his family

• The Macedonian empire was crumbling

• His soldiers were tired of fighting

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Poll

The prince took charge of the Companion Cavalry at age 18, and aided his

father in defeating the Athenian and Theban armies at Chaeronea.

Alexander became King of Macedonia at the age of 20.

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

Alexander’s army consisted of 40,000 soldiers on foot (infantry) and 5,000 soldiers

on horseback (cavalry). He considered himself a great leader and was quoted: I am

not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led

by a lion."

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

From his first victory at age 18, Alexander gained a reputation of being successful

when he led his men to battle. Most notably, he would send smaller forces to

reach and break the enemy lines before his enemies were ready to battle. Due to

this, Alexander never lost a battle in 15 years of conquest.

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

Driven to conquer, he convinced his soldiers to march thousands of miles in harsh conditions, risking their lives in one military conquest after another for the sake of the glory. Yet, they were all willing, as he was considered a great leader. This photo is the Equestrian statue of Alexander the Great, on the waterfront at Thessaloniki, capital of Greek Macedonia.

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

Alexander commemorated his conquests by founding more than twenty cities. He decided to name these cities after himself, and called them Alexandria.

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

In his battles, he destroyed the great capital of Persepolis, along with the temples and emblems of the ancient Zoroastrian religion.

• Great

• Not so Great

Poll

His military conquests greatly increased contacts and trade between the East and West. Vast areas to the east were significantly exposed to Greek civilization and other influences of Greece. Some of the cities he founded became major cultural centers, with many surviving into the 21st century.

• Great

• Not so Great