Alexander the Great Quiz - Conquer the Past 1

1. What did Alexander name the city he founded at the site of the Battle of Granicus?

2. Who led the famous rebellion against Alexander's rule in Thebes?

3. What title did Alexander assume after the Battle of Issus, proclaiming himself the ruler of Asia?

4. In which year did Alexander the Great die?

5. In which battle did Alexander the Great face King Darius III for the first time?

6. What military tactic did Alexander use to defeat the Persian forces in the Battle of Issus?

7. What was the primary reason for the refusal of Alexander's army to continue the Indian campaign?

8. Which Persian king led the resistance against Alexander during the Persian campaign?

9. Who was the Persian king defeated by Alexander in the Battle of Issus?

10. Which ancient philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

11. In which Egyptian city was Alexander crowned as Pharaoh?

12. What is the famous phrase attributed to Alexander the Great about his desire to conquer new worlds?

13. In which region did Alexander face the formidable challenge of the Gedrosian Desert?

14. What military formation was the hallmark of Alexander's success in battles?

15. What was the name of the elite infantry unit in Alexander's army, recognized for their fearsome reputation?

16. Who became the leader of the Macedonians after the death of Alexander the Great?

17. What vast empire did Alexander the Great inherit from his father, King Philip II of Macedon?

18. Who succeeded Alexander the Great as the ruler of his empire?

19. What is the name of the famous ancient philosopher who accompanied Alexander on his campaigns?

20. Which river did Alexander the Great cross during his invasion of India?

21. What was the name of the Persian capital that fell to Alexander in 330 BCE?

22. Which ancient city did Alexander the Great choose as his empire's capital before his death?

23. Which region was home to the Gordian Knot, a challenge that Alexander famously solved?

24. Where was Alexander the Great buried?

25. Which ancient philosopher's teachings influenced Alexander's approach to governance?

26. What was the capital of the Persian Empire when Alexander conquered it?

27. In which famous battle did Alexander the Great face Porus?

28. What region did Alexander march into, facing the challenge of the Gedrosian Desert?

29. Who accompanied Alexander the Great on his famous campaign into India?

30. Which ancient city resisted Alexander's conquests for seven months before falling?

31. What title did Alexander the Great assume after his conquest of the Persian Empire?

32. Who was Alexander the Great's childhood friend and companion, often considered second in command?

33. What nickname was given to Alexander's famous military strategy, involving a swift and decisive attack?

34. What is the name of the vast empire that Alexander the Great created through his conquests?

35. What was the name of the Indian chief who strongly resisted Alexander's advance into the Indian subcontinent?

36. Which ancient city resisted Alexander's conquests and was known for its impenetrable walls?

37. Which of the following was NOT one of the cities named after Alexander the Great?

38. Which of the following historical figures was tutored by Aristotle?

39. Who was Alexander the Great's father and king of Macedon?

40. What was the major outcome of the Battle of Gaugamela?

41. What ancient Persian capital did Alexander capture and burn in 330 BCE?

42. What was the famous saying of Diogenes when he met Alexander the Great?

43. What was the primary weapon used by Macedonian soldiers during Alexander's conquests?

44. In which region did Alexander the Great die?

45. What tactic did Alexander use to overcome the challenge of the Persian Immortals at the Battle of Granicus?

46. What was the name of Alexander's horse, known for its incredible speed and endurance?

47. Which ancient philosopher tutored Alexander the Great during his youth?

48. What was the capital city of the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great's rule?

49. Who was the Persian naval commander defeated by Alexander in the Battle of Issus?

50. What was the name of Alexander's elite cavalry unit?