Lesson 30 Alexander the Great

What event led to the rise of Macedonia?

• The Persian Wars

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Olympic Games

Who was the king of Macedonia before Alexander the Great?

• Cyrus the Great

• Leonidas

• Darius III

• Philip II

How long did the Peloponnesian War last?

• 15 years

• 27 years

• 32 years

• 40 years

Which city-state was a major rival of Athens and became fearful of its power?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

• Delphi

What was Alexander's main goal for his empire?

• To conquer the entire world

• To unite many different peoples under his rule

• To enrich Macedonia with wealth

• To establish a new religion

Which philosopher is associated with Alexander the Great as a teacher?

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

What was the farthest east Alexander's empire extended?

• Egypt

• Persia

• China

• Parts of India

What is the name of the city founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt?

• Giza

• Cairo

• Luxor

• Alexandria

What was a major consequence of the Peloponnesian War for Greek city-states?

• They destroyed all their ships

• They became divided and weak

• They formed a single nation

• They adopted a common language

Why is Alexander referred to as 'the Great'?

• For his peaceful reign

• For his writings

• For his wealth

• For his vast empire and leadership