Alexander the Great Quiz - Conquer the Past 4

1. At which famous battle did Alexander the Great decisively defeat Persian King Darius III?

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

3. What mysterious illness befell Alexander shortly before his death?

4. What architectural marvel did Alexander encounter in Egypt, inspiring him to found the city of Alexandria?

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

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

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

8. What is the name of the deadly illness that caused Alexander the Great's death?

9. Where was Alexander the Great buried?

10. Which city was strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and served as the gateway to Alexander's eastern campaigns?

11. Which Egyptian city did Alexander the Great establish, naming it after himself?

12. What was the name of the legendary knot that Alexander the Great supposedly cut with his sword?

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

14. What title did Alexander assume after the conquest of Egypt, reflecting his identification with the god Amun?

15. In which year did Alexander the Great begin his conquest of the Persian Empire?

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

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

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

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

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