Alexander the Great and Ancient Egypt

The video explores Alexander the Great's influence in Egypt, highlighting his military conquest, cultural integration, and the founding of Alexandria. It delves into his respect for Egyptian religion, particularly the Apis bull, and his portrayal as a pharaoh. The video concludes with Alexander's lasting legacy in Egypt, despite his brief stay.

How long had Egypt's ancient history stretched back by the mid 4th Century BC?

• Millennia

• 2000 years

• 1000 years

• 500 years

Which Persian king did Alexander the Great defeat at the Battle of Issus?

• Darius III

• Artaxerxes III

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

What was the reaction of the Egyptians when Alexander reached Pelusium?

• They greeted him as a liberator

• They resisted fiercely

• They ignored him

• They fled the city

What was the Apis bull associated with after its death?

• Horus

• Osiris

• Ra

• Anubis

Why did Alexander sacrifice to the Apis bull?

• To show his power

• To honor the local gods and differentiate himself from the Persians

• To gain wealth

• To intimidate the locals

Which city did Alexander found that became one of the great jewels of the ancient Mediterranean?

• Thebes

• Cairo

• Memphis

• Alexandria

What did the Oracle of Ammon supposedly confirm to Alexander?

• That he was the son of Ammon (Zeus)

• That he should return to Greece

• That he would live forever

• That he would conquer the world

How long did Alexander's stay in Egypt last?

• Five years

• Two years

• Ten years

• Less than a year

What is depicted in the shrine at the heart of Luxor Temple?

• Battles of Alexander

• The construction of the pyramids

• Scenes of daily life

• Alexander in the presence of Egyptian gods

What strategy did Alexander follow regarding Egyptian gods?

• He ignored them

• He destroyed their temples

• He replaced them with Greek gods

• He respected and honored them