Alexander Notes

Question 1

1. How does Alexander treat the Delphic oracle according to Plutarch and Arrian? [2]

Answer 1

Beats her up

Drags her from her cave

Question 2

2. Why does Alexander go to Troy in 334BC? [2]

Answer 2

Emulating Achilles

Attempting to incite a passion for a panhellenic war

Question 3

3. What was the prophecy associated with the Gordium Knot? [1]

Answer 3

according to prophecy, it was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia.

Question 4

4. How does Alexander solve the puzzle? [2]

Answer 4

By cutting it.

Question 5

5. According to Arrian what happens the night after the Gordium Knot? [1]

Answer 5

???

Question 6

6. Why does Alexander go to Siwah? [4]

Answer 6

Speak to the Oracle at Ammon

???? 4?!?!

Question 7

7. What divine help does Alexander receive on his journey to Siwah? [3]

Answer 7

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