Ch09Sec03-Greece-AlexanderTheGreat

What did the Persian governor in Egypt do to Alexander the Great?

• Made him a general
• Defeated him in battle
• Crowned him pharaoh
• Enslaved him

What was Alexander's ultimate goal?

• To visit Babylon
• To spread Egyptian culture
• To build an empire
• To conquer India

What was the main challenge faced by the rulers of Egypt?

• Putting down revolts
• Spreading Greek culture
• Defending against Rome
• Building a strong government

What was the main challenge faced by the rulers of Macedonia and Greece?

• Spreading Greek culture
• Defending against Persia
• Building a strong government
• Putting down revolts

What was the main reason for the downfall of the Hellenistic kingdoms?

• Internal conflicts
• Invasion by Rome
• Economic collapse
• Natural disasters

What was the name of the town where Alexander the Great heard the legend of the knot?

• Issus
• Thebes
• Athens
• Gordium

Which kingdom lasted the longest among the Hellenistic kingdoms?

• Macedonia and Greece
• Syria
• Egypt
• Rome

What did the rulers of Egypt do to encourage the growth of Greek culture?

• Destroyed local customs
• Encouraged Greek settlers
• Built a pyramid
• Built a library

What was the main purpose of the Museum in Alexandria?

• To house Greek art
• To honor Alexander
• To serve as a meeting place for scholars and artists
• To store books

What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?

• It was left to his son
• It was conquered by Rome
• It was divided among his generals
• It was destroyed