Alexander the Great

Which war followed the Persian Wars and made it possible for Philip II of Macedonia to take over the Greek city-states?

• Peloponnesian Wars

• Battle Star Galactica

• Trojan Wars

• Punic Wars

What was a lasting influence of Alexander's conquests?

• Opening McDonalds in Russia

• Fear of clowns

• Spread of Greek culture

Alexander the Great is from 

• Greece
• Macedonia
• Sparta
• Persia

Alexander became king when he was only 20 and wanted to be like his hero from Greek myths, Achilles.

• True
• False, he wanted to be Apollo
• False, 16 years old

Why is Alexander known as Alexander "the Great?"

• He made the most just and tolerant government system.

• He created a massive empire that stretched from Greece to Central Asia.

• He wrote lots of important books on military strategy that are still used today.

• He ruled over his empire for the longest time, over 70 years.

How did the rebellion of Thebes show the rest of the Greeks what type of leader Alexander would be?

• He destroyed Thebes and enslaved their people, which showed he was a strong leader

• He allowed Thebes to leave his kingdom without a fight, showing he was a kind leader

• He met with the leaders of Thebes to discuss their doubts, showing he was a fair leader

• He attacked Thebes, but his disorganized army was easily defeated, showing he was a weak leader

Which civilization welcomed Alexander and proclaimed him pharaoh?

• Egypt

• Persia

• India

Alexander accepts a challenge and pulls his sword out and cuts the ___________ ______. Being the first person to ever accomplish the feat.

• Gardian Knot

• Gordian Knot

• Egyptian Knot

• Persian Knot

The king of Macedonia who took over most of the Greek city-states was named -

• Alexander the Great

• Philip II

• Pericles

• Xerxes

While in Egypt, Alexander creates this famous city?

• Alexandria

• Babylon

• Cyprus

• Athens