Quiz on Alexander the Great

Who was Alexander's father?

• King Philip IV

• King Philip III

• King Philip I

• King Philip II

At what age did Alexander become king?

• 22

• 18

• 20

• 25

What was Alexander's major enemy?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Persians

• The Romans

What tactic did Alexander use against the Persian navy?

• Attacked their ships

• Surrendered

• Built a strong navy

• Destroyed their ports

Who was the Persian king that Alexander fought against?

• Darius

• Artaxerxes

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

What city did Alexander want to capture that was on an island?

• Tyre

• Beirut

• Sidon

• Byblos

What did Alexander build to help capture Tyre?

• A tunnel

• A causeway

• A bridge

• A wall

How long did Alexander's troops attack Tyre?

• A year

• Several months

• Several weeks

• A few days

What culture did Alexander spread to the lands he conquered?

• Egyptian culture

• Roman culture

• Persian culture

• Ancient Greek culture

How old was Alexander when he died?

• 33

• 32

• 31

• 30