Alexander the Great Quiz - Conquer the Past 2

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

2. What was the name of the Persian capital that fell to Alexander the Great?

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

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

5. Who among the following did NOT engage in the Wars of the Diadochi following Alexander's death?

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

7. Which ancient city resisted Alexander's attempts at conquest and was known for its legendary knot?

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

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

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

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

12. In which region did Alexander the Great die?

13. What title did Alexander adopt after his conquest of Persia?

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

15. What nickname was given to Alexander the Great by the ancient Greeks?

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

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

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

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

20. Where was Alexander the Great buried?

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

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

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

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

25. Who was Alexander's childhood friend and later became one of his most trusted generals?

26. At what age did Alexander the Great become the king of Macedon?

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

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

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

30. Which river did Alexander cross to enter the Indian subcontinent?

31. What happened to the famous library in Alexandria during Alexander's reign?

32. In which year did Alexander the Great die?

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

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

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

36. Who was Alexander the Great's teacher and mentor, imparting knowledge and philosophy during his early years?

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

38. What ancient city did Alexander name after his beloved horse, Bucephalus?

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

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