Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great Crash Course World History

The video explores the concept of greatness through the lens of Alexander the Great, contrasting historical and modern views on fame and legacy. It critiques the traditional focus on 'great men' in history, highlighting gender bias and the role of myth in shaping legacies. The video also discusses Alexander's life, conquests, and the impact of his empire, while questioning the criteria for historical greatness.

What modern figures are mentioned to illustrate the concept of fame in the introduction?

• Kim Kardashian and Mike 'The Situation'

• Beyoncé and Jay-Z

• Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres

• Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep

At what age did Alexander the Great tame the horse Bucephalus?

• 10 years old

• 13 years old

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

Which empire did Alexander the Great successfully conquer?

• Mongol Empire

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

What was one of the significant cultural impacts of Alexander's conquests?

• Introduction of Latin as a common language

• Establishment of the Silk Road

• Creation of the first democracy

• Spread of Greek as a common language

Which city, named after Alexander, became a major center of learning?

• Alexandria in Egypt

• Sparta

• Babylon

• Athens

What mythical event is associated with Alexander's pursuit of King Darius?

• A dragon guiding him

• Ravens leading him to the army

• A phoenix rising from the ashes

• A unicorn appearing in the desert

What rumor about Alexander's death persists despite historical accounts?

• He was killed by a lion

• He drowned in a river

• He died of a fever

• He was poisoned

What is a major critique of how history has traditionally celebrated 'great' individuals?

• It ignores the contributions of ordinary people

• It focuses too much on women

• It only considers military achievements

• It overemphasizes technological advancements

Which historical figure tried to emulate Alexander's hairstyle?

• Genghis Khan

• Hannibal

• Pompey the Great

• Julius Caesar

What does the narrator suggest about the modern obsession with celebrity culture?

• It is primarily driven by economic factors

• It is similar to historical admiration of conquerors

• It is a new phenomenon with no historical precedent

• It is a positive influence on society