Ancient Civ Quiz: Alexander & Philip

What was one of the key military strategies used by Philip II to strengthen the Macedonian army?

• Use of war elephants

• Development of the phalanx formation

• Naval warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

Which city did Alexander the Great found in Egypt that became a major center of Hellenistic culture?

• Athens

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Sparta

What was the primary impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the regions he conquered?

• Spread of Roman culture

• Spread of Hellenistic culture

• Decline of trade

• Isolation of regions

Which of the following best describes the term "cosmopolitan" in the context of Hellenistic cities?

• Rural and isolated

• Diverse and multicultural

• Militaristic and aggressive

• Traditional and conservative

Which of the following was a major legacy of Alexander the Great?

• The establishment of the Roman Empire

• The spread of Greek language and culture

• The unification of the Greek city-states

• The invention of democracy

Which of the following best describes the Hellenistic period?

• A time of Greek cultural decline

• A period of cultural blending and expansion

• A time of Roman dominance

• A period of isolationism

What was one of the key features of the phalanx formation used by Philip II?

• Use of long spears

• Use of heavy cavalry

• Use of archers

• Use of chariots

Which philosopher was a tutor to Alexander the Great?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What was the significance of the city of Alexandria in the Hellenistic world?

• It was a major military base

• It was a center of learning and culture

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire

• It was known for its agricultural production

Which military formation did the Greeks use to defeat the Persian army, as shown in this image?

• legion

• phalanx

• helot

• triremes