The Conquests of Alexander the Great — Europe, Asia, Africa (334 BC, Europe) — Questions and answers

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Who did Alexander the Great clash with near the river Granicus?

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  1. The Roman forces
  2. The Egyptian army
  3. The Persian forces ✓
  4. The Greek soldiers

Answer: The Persian forces

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What book did Alexander show Hephaestion that Homer wrote?

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  1. The Odyssey
  2. The Iliad ✓
  3. The Aeneid
  4. The Histories

Answer: The Iliad

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What sad news reached Pella in 336 BC about Philip II?

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  1. He got lost on a map.
  2. He was assassinated. ✓
  3. He became king.
  4. He started a new campaign.

Answer: He was assassinated.

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Which monument did Alexander visit at the volcanic isle of Thermopylae?

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  1. A monument to his father, Philip II.
  2. A monument to the Spartan hero, King Leonidas. ✓
  3. A monument to the gods.
  4. A monument to the Persian forces.

Answer: A monument to the Spartan hero, King Leonidas.

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Where did the Macedonian army land on the shores of Asia Minor?

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  1. Near the ancient city of Troy. ✓
  2. Near the river Granicus.
  3. Near the city of Sardis.
  4. Near the isle of Thermopylae.

Answer: Near the ancient city of Troy.

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After winning at Granicus, what did Alexander offer to the Greek cities he liberated?

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  1. More soldiers to rule them.
  2. Freedom and self-governance. ✓
  3. Only beautiful fire-flowers.
  4. To live under Persian rule.

Answer: Freedom and self-governance.

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Who did Alexander confront directly at the Battle of Issus?

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  1. Spithridates
  2. Memnon of Rhodes
  3. Darius III ✓
  4. Parmenion

Answer: Darius III

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How was Alexander welcomed when he marched into Egypt?

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  1. As a conqueror who took treasures.
  2. As a divine ruler and liberator. ✓
  3. With great fear and sadness.
  4. By fighting a long battle.

Answer: As a divine ruler and liberator.

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What enduring legacy did Alexander leave behind after his conquests?

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  1. He only built cities in India.
  2. He became a famous artist.
  3. He was a military genius and cultural ambassador. ✓
  4. His empire stayed united forever.

Answer: He was a military genius and cultural ambassador.

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