Grade 6: Chapter 8 Lesson 3 - Alexander’s Empire

What language was required in the governments of the Hellenistic kings?

• Latin

• Greek

• Aramaic

• Egyptian

Who became king after Philip II was killed?

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Hannibal

At what age did Alexander the Great become king?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 25

How far did Alexander’s Empire stretch?

• From the Nile River in the west to the Caspian Sea in the east.

• From the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Indus River in the east.

• From the Black Sea in the west to the Ganges River in the east.

• From the Adriatic Sea in the west to the Yangtze River in the east.

What is a legacy?

• A type of financial investment

• A tradition passed down through generations

• What a person leaves behind after he or she dies.

• A legal document outlining a person's wishes

What was the significance of Alexandria by 100 B.C.?

• It was the largest city in the Mediterranean world and had the largest collection of writings in ancient times.

• It was known for its military power and conquests across Europe.

• It was a major center for agricultural production and trade.

• It was the birthplace of several famous philosophers and scientists.

What was Alexander’s legacy?

• He established the Roman Empire across Europe.

• He extended Greek rule over a huge area while spreading Hellenistic ideas.

• He was known for his contributions to mathematics and science.

• He unified the tribes of the Middle East under one banner.

What did Demosthenes do?

• He was a philosopher who taught in Athens.

• He opposed Philip II and warned of his threat to Greek freedom.

• He was a military general who led the Greeks against the Persians.

• He was a playwright known for his tragic plays.

What was Alexander's first major military campaign?

• Invading the Persian empire to fulfill his father’s dream.

• Conquering the Indian subcontinent to expand his territory.

• Defeating the Spartans in the Battle of Chaeronea.

• Establishing trade routes in the Mediterranean region.

What city did Alexander build in Egypt?

• Cairo

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Memphis