Quiz  /  Alexander the Great

  • 1. 
    What great civilization did Alexander the Great come from?

  • Romans
  • Chinese
  • Greeks
  • Egyptians

  • 2. 
    What was Alexander the Great most known for?

  • Being a military genius and commander
  • Being a great poet and playwright
  • Being a mathematician and scientist
  • Being an excellent musician and singer

  • 3. 
    Which of the following lands did Alexander NOT conquer?

  • India
  • Persia
  • Egypt
  • Syria

  • 4. 
    True or False: Alexander the Great died of old age after being king of Greece for nearly 60 years.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE

  • 5. 
    Which of the following statements best describes Alexander`s childhood?

  • He had a rough childhood with little education
  • He was born to middle class parents and came into power through the army
  • He was born poor and had to fight to survive
  • His father was the King of Greece and he was tutored by the best minds in Greece

  • 6. 
    Who was Bucephalus to Alexander?

  • His military tutor who taught him how to be a great general
  • His teacher of the arts, math, and science
  • His horse which he had since he was a kid
  • His best friend and one of his top generals

  • 7. 
    What happened to the Greek Empire after Alexander died?

  • It was divided up between his top generals
  • It quickly fell into the hands of the Romans
  • The Egyptians gained power and took it over
  • It was passed on to his son, Alexander II

  • 8. 
    Why did Alexander turn back and not conquer India?

  • He was tired of fighting
  • His soldiers were homesick and wanted to return home
  • He decided to conquer Africa instead
  • He was afraid that he would lose a war with India

  • 9. 
    What famous philosopher was Alexander`s teacher as a child?

  • Aristotle
  • Plato
  • Socrates
  • Zeno

  • 10. 
    How old was Alexander the Great when he died?

  • 32
  • 22
  • 45
  • 55
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