Alexander the Great

What was Philip II's first successful invasion?

• Greece
• Persia
• Egypt

Who took the throne after Philip II was murdered?

• Alexander the Great
• Philip III
• Cyrus the Great

At the time of his death, Alexander's empire was the largest in the world.

• true
• false

Even though he was only 20 when he took the throne, Alexander's efforts to build an empire made him one of the greatest conquerors in history.

• true
• false

Alexander was a huge admirer of Greek culture and worked to spread Greek culture throughout the empire.

• true
• false

Although Alexander promoted the spread of Greek culture, he also encouraged conquered people to keep their customs. This led to a new culture that is called...

• Hellenistic
• Greekish
• Hellenic

What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?

• 3 generals fought for power & split the kingdom
• It was conquered by the Macedonians
• Alexander's son took the throne

Alexander the Great modeled cities in his empire after Greek cities and named many of them after himself.

• true
• false

Which famous philosopher tutored Alexander the Great during his youth?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

Alexander's military campaigns led to the spread of which language across his empire?

• Persian

• Latin

• Greek