Alexander's Empire and Its Legacy

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What was the time period of Alexander the Great's ten-year expedition?

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333–323 B.C.E.

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Which city did Alexander the Great found that became famous for its library?

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Alexandria

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After Alexander's death, his empire was divided into how many kingdoms?

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Three

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Which cultures and languages expanded as a result of Alexander's conquests? Options: Roman, Egyptian, Greek, Persian

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Greek

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Which two empires existed around the same time as Alexander's empire, from 200 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.? Options: Roman and Chinese, Egyptian and Persian, Indian and Babylonian, Greek and Roman

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Roman and Chinese

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What was the geographical extent of Alexander's empire at its peak?

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From Egypt and Anatolia to Afghanistan and India

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Which of the following statements is true about the Roman and Chinese empires during 200 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.?
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They were aware of each other and frequently traded.
They were unaware of each other's existence.
They were in constant conflict.
They were part of the same empire.

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They were unaware of each other's existence.

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Approximately how many people lived in the Roman and Chinese empires during 200 B.C.E. to 200 C.E.? Options: 10-20 million, 30-40 million, 50-60 million, 70-80 million

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50-60 million

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Which of the following was NOT a result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
The spread of Greek culture and language,
The unification of the Roman and Chinese empires,
The founding of new cities,
The division of his empire into kingdoms

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The unification of the Roman and Chinese empires

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What happened to Alexander the Great's empire after his death?

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It was divided among his leading generals.