Question 1

Where was Alexander's family from?

Accepted Answer

Macedonia

Answer

Alexandria

Answer

London

Answer

Egypt

Question 2

What did Alexander's dad, Philip, do?

Accepted Answer

He was a king

Answer

He was a slave

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He was a lawyer

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Alexander was an orphan

Question 3

How old was Alexander when he became king?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

70

Answer

2

Answer

He never became king

Question 4

According to legend, what did Alexander do that allowed him to take over the empire of Persia?

Accepted Answer

He cut King Midas' golden knot

Answer

He slayed a dragon

Answer

He learned every language

Answer

He drank a cursed potion and survived

Question 5

In addition to his military, what other strategy did Alexander use to take over other countries?

Accepted Answer

He made peaceful alliances

Answer

He never successfully took over another country

Answer

He prayed to the gods

Answer

He burned villages down at night

Question 6

What major civilization did Alexander's troops take over?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Answer

Arabia

Answer

Rome

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China

Question 7

Why was Alexander known as "The Great"?

Accepted Answer

His bravery and troops

Answer

His large family

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His inventions and riches

Answer

His intelligence and faith

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