Alexander the Great

In what month of 356 BCE was Alexander born?

• June

• July

• August

• September

• October

What type of animal , named Bucephalus, was Alexander's favourite?

• Dog

• Bear

• Horse

• Cat

What was the name of the Greek philosopher who became Alexander's tutor?

• Aristotle

• Diogenes

• Plato

• Socrates

Whom did Philip defeat at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

In what year did Alexander become ruler of Macedonia?

• 334 BCE

• 335 BCE

• 336 BCE

• 337 BCE

Which major Persian city surrendered to Alexander in 334 BCE?

• Pasargadae

• Persepolis

• Susa

• Sardis

Who became regent of Macedon in 334 BCE?

• Hephaestion

• Cleitus

• Callisthenes

• Antipater

The Battle of Issus was famously depicted at Pompeii in what form?

• Painting

• Mural

• Mosiac

• Vase

Which oracle gave Alexander the title 'Master of the Universe'?

• Oracle to Ammon at Siwa

• Oracle to Apollo at Delphi

• Oracle to Zeus at Epirus

• Oracle to Apollo at Didyma

How long was the siege of Tyre in 332 BCE?

• Four months

• Five months

• Six months

• Seven months