Alexander the Great and His Empire

The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and (a)   .

Why is Alexander called “Great”?

• He conquered a huge area.

• He created a lasting empire.

• He spread new kinds of farming.

• He set up independent city-states.

What was the lasting influence of Alexander’s conquests?

• the rise of a new religion

• the spread of Greek culture

• the growth of a nomadic way of life

• the political unity of Asia and Egypt

Why did Alexander receive visitors in a tent?

• Tents were a Greek tradition.

• He moved from place to place.

• It was a custom of Persian kings.

• He was showing a lack of respect.

What did Alexander do to help unite the Greeks under his rule?

• took away their freedoms

• taught them a new religion

• had their leaders take turns

• gave them a common enemy

Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt, especially famous?

• Its library helped make it a center of learning.

• Its army helped make it feared by other cities.

• Its pyramids helped make it a tourist attraction.

• Its roads across the desert helped make it a trade center

What led to Philip II succeeding in Greece?

• his interest in philosophy

• a peace agreement with Persia

• conflict among his scattered tribes

• divisions between Greek city-states

What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?

• It was defeated by the Greeks.

• The capital moved to Babylon.

• His generals fought for control.

• His son Philip became the ruler.

Name one kingdom that emerged after Alexander's death.

(a)  

Alexander built cities to

• train loyal soldiers.

• spread Greek culture.

• preserve local customs.

• move away from Macedonia.