Alexander's Empire (Part 3)

Where did Alexander find Darius already dead?

• In Persia's remote Asian provinces

• In Babylon

• At the Hydaspes River

• South of the Caspian Sea

How long did Alexander's army fight and march before reaching the Indus Valley?

• 9 years and 9,000 miles

• 11 years and 11,000 miles

• 7 years and 7,000 miles

• 5 years and 5,000 miles

What was the reason for Alexander's army to turn back from the Indus Valley?

• They were low on supplies

• They were defeated in battle

• They were homesick and exhausted

• They were ordered to return by Alexander

Where did Alexander and his army reach by the spring of 323 B.C.?

• Persia

• Babylon

• Macedonia

• Egypt

Who became king of Macedonia after Alexander's death?

• Antigonus

• Ptolemy

• Seleucus

• Darius

What cultural impact did Alexander's conquests have?

• Persian customs dominated the empire

• Greek settlers adopted only Greek customs

• Greek and Eastern customs remained separate

• A new culture emerged from the blend of Greek and Eastern customs

What did Alexander announce plans to do before he became seriously ill?

• Surrender to the Persian Empire

• Retire from ruling

• Organize and unify his empire

• Conquer Greece

Who seized Egypt and established a dynasty after Alexander's death?

• Darius

• Seleucus

• Ptolemy

• Antigonus

What was the title taken by Ptolemy after seizing Egypt?

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• King

• Sultan

What did Alexander become seriously ill with before his death?

• Malaria

• Fever

• Influenza

• Pneumonia