ALEXANDER THE GREAT

1. Where was Alexander the Great from?

• Germany

• Macedonia

• Persian Empire

2. What is a phalanx?

• A group of warriors who stood close together in a square

• A long spear.

• A famous horse breed.

3. What is another name for Greek culture?

• Alexanderish

• Hellenistic

• Greekish

4. Why did they call Alexander "Alexander the Great?"

• He was very handsome like Mr. Coffman

• He wore expensive clothes and had beautiful castles.

• He controlled and conquered large areas of land

5. What is the name of Alexander's largest and wealthiest city in Egypt?

• Alexandria

• Persia

• Babylon

6. How old was Alexander when he became king?

• 50

• 20

• 30

7. What was the eastern edge of Alexander the Great's Empire?

• Macedonia

• India

• Egypt

8. What body of water marks the eastern edge of Alexander's empire?

• Mediterranean Sea

• River Gordium

• Euphrates River

9. Which areas was NOT part of Alexander's Empire?

• Rome

• Egypt

• India

10. Alexander's army included spear and shield carriers, javelin throwers, and archers.

• False

• True