Alexander the Great: His Conquests and Legacy

Alexander the Great, known for his vast empire and military genius, was tutored by Aristotle and became king at 20. He never lost a battle, spreading Greek culture and integrating conquered peoples. Despite his achievements, his empire fell apart after his death at 33 due to lack of an heir.

What title is often associated with Alexander due to his vast achievements?

• The Conqueror

• The Great

• The Invincible

• The Magnificent

Who was Alexander's famous tutor during his early years?

• Aristotle

• Homer

• Plato

• Socrates

At what age did Alexander become the king of Macedonia?

• 16

• 18

• 22

• 20

Which empire did Alexander primarily target in his military campaigns?

• Egyptian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was a key factor in Alexander's ability to maintain control over his vast empire?

• Heavy taxation

• Cultural integration

• Strict military rule

• Isolation of conquered peoples

How did Alexander treat cities that resisted his rule?

• He offered them peace treaties

• He integrated them peacefully

• He ignored them

• He destroyed them and enslaved the people

What was one of Alexander's strategies to unify his empire through religion?

• Building only Greek temples

• Banning all religious practices

• Honoring local gods alongside Greek gods

• Forcing Greek religion on all

What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

• It remained stable

• It was conquered by the Romans

• It expanded further

• It fell apart and was divided

What age did Alexander the Great die?

• 50

• 40

• 33

• 30

Why is Alexander often considered the 'greatest of all time'?

• He invented democracy

• He was undefeated in battle

• He was a philosopher king

• He ruled for over 50 years