Alexander the Great: Key Events and Figures

Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, was a Macedonian leader tutored by Aristotle. He ascended to the throne at 20, swiftly consolidating power and setting his sights on the Persian Empire. His military genius was evident in battles like Issus and Gaugamela, leading to the fall of Persia. Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture, founding cities like Alexandria and marking the Hellenistic period.

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

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Homer

Which philosopher's teachings influenced Alexander's education?

• Epicurus

• Pythagoras

• Zeno

• Aristotle

At what age did Alexander ascend to the throne of Macedonia?

• 30 years old

• 20 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

What was Alexander's vision for the known world?

• To establish a democracy

• To isolate Macedonia from it

• To unite it under his rule

• To divide it among his generals

Which battle demonstrated Alexander's tactical genius and solidified his reputation?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Issus

Who was the Persian leader defeated by Alexander at the Battle of Gaugamela?

• Darius III

• Artaxerxes II

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

What was the significance of Alexander's capture of cities like Babylon?

• It was the first time Alexander lost a battle.

• It represented military success and the start of a new era.

• It symbolized the end of Greek culture.

• It marked the beginning of the Roman Empire.

What was the outcome of Alexander's encounter with Darius III?

• Darius III was victorious

• Alexander retreated

• Darius III was captured

• Alexander was defeated

Which city founded by Alexander became a major center of Greek culture?

• Alexandria

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Athens

What period is characterized by the spread of Greek culture across three continents?

• Classical Period

• Byzantine Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Roman Period