Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Advances

The video explores the life and legacy of Alexander the Great, starting with his father, Phillip II, who unified Greece. Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture across Afro-Eurasia, establishing the Hellenistic Era. His empire was divided after his death, but his cultural influence persisted, blending Greek and local traditions.

Who was Alexander the Great's famous teacher?

• Homer

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

What was the main reason Phillip II was able to unite Greece?

• He was a descendant of a Greek god.

• He married into a powerful Greek family.

• He used a combination of Greek and Macedonian military tactics.

• He bribed the Greek city-states.

At which battle did Alexander achieve his first major victory against Persia?

• Battle of Granicus

• Battle of Gaugamela

• Battle of Chaeronea

• Battle of Issus

What was the name of the city Alexander founded in Egypt?

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Babylon

• Persepolis

Which of the following was NOT a city founded by Alexander?

• Alexandria

• Bucephala

• Athens

• Alexandropolis

What was the primary cultural impact of Alexander's conquests?

• The decline of Greek culture

• The spread and blending of Greek culture with local cultures

• The spread of Roman culture

• The isolation of Greek culture

Which of Alexander's generals took control of Egypt after his death?

• Seleucus

• Ptolemy

• Antigonus

• Cassander

What was the name of Alexander's horse?

• Rocinante

• Xanthus

• Bucephalus

• Pegasus

Which city became a major center of learning during the Hellenistic Era?

• Alexandria

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

What was one of the significant scientific advancements during the Hellenistic Period?

• The creation of the printing press

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of the steam engine

• The invention of the wheel