Alexander the Great Day 2

What great civilization did Alexander the Great come from?

• Romans

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Assyrians

• Egyptians

What was Alexander the Great most known for?

• Being a great poet and playwright

• Being a military genius and commander

• Being a mathematician and scientist

• Being an excellent musician and singer

• Being a philosopher and thinker

Which of the following lands did Alexander NOT conquer?

• Persia

• Egypt

• Syria

• India

• Babylonia

True or False: Alexander the Great died of old age after being king of Greece for nearly 60 years.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best describes Alexander`s childhood?

• He was born poor and had to fight to survive

• He was born to middle class parents and came into power through the army

• He had a rough childhood with little education

• He was a sickly child and stayed home in bed most of the time

• His father was the King of Greece and he was tutored by the best minds in Greece

Who was Bucephalus to Alexander

• His horse which he had since he was a kid

• His best friend and one of his top generals

• His teacher of the arts, math, and science

• His military tutor who taught him how to be a great general

• A general who he later made Pharaoh of Egypt

What happened to the Greek Empire after Alexander died?

• It quickly fell into the hands of the Romans

• It was divided up between his top generals

• The Egyptians gained power and took it over

• It was passed on to his son, Alexander II

• His mother the queen took over

Why did Alexander turn back and not conquer India?

• He was tired of fighting

• He was afraid that he would lose a war with India

• He decided to conquer Africa instead

• His soldiers were homesick and wanted to return home

• He was worried that the Romans would conquer Greece

What famous philosopher was Alexander`s teacher as a child?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Zeno

• Plutarch

How old was Alexander the Great when he died?

• 22

• 32

• 45

• 55

• 78