Alexander the Great's Childhood

Who was Alexander famously descended from on his father's side?

• Philip II

• Perseus

• Zeus

• Heracles

Who was Alexander famously descended from on his mother's side?

• Hector

• Achilles

• Patroclus

• Agamemnon

According to the story, what goddess was so preoccupied with Alexander's birth that she didn't even notice her temple was burning down?

• Athena

• Artemis

• Hera

• Aphrodite

Who did Alexander think sculpted him the best?

• Lysippos

• Lysander

• Lexicon

• Lyall

How does Plutarch describe Alexander's eyes?

• Beautiful

• Charming

• Melting

• Warming

According to Plutarch, what was up with Alexander's neck?

• It was really long

• It bent slightly to the left

• It was short and stumpy

• It bent slightly to the right

What was Alexander's mum's name?

• Aphrodite

• Rhea Silvia

• Diana Burton

• Olympias

Philip had a dream that he put a wax seal on his wife's body. What animal was on this seal?

• Snake

• Lion

• Seal

• Goat

Which animal did Alexander's mother supposedly sleep with?

• A snake

• A lion

• A toad

• An elephant

Which famous philosopher was Alexander's tutor?

• Plutarch

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Ms Lindsay