Ancient History Flashcards
Who wrote a history titled ‘Anabasis’ related to Alexander the Great?
Arrian of Nicomedia
What period started with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.?
The Hellenistic Period
Who was the father of Alexander the Great?
Philip II
Which Persian king did Alexander the Great defeat in a lengthy campaign?
Darius III
What significant battle did Alexander win against Darius III in 333 BCE?
The Battle of Issus
At which battle did Alexander defeat King Porus?
The Battle of Hydaspes
What was the name of Alexander the Great’s horse?
Bucephalus
What strategy did Alexander use at the Battle of Hydaspes?
He used his Companion Cavalry
What custom did Alexander introduce that involved prostration before a ruler?
Proskynesis
Fill in the blank: Alexander the Great was tutored by _______.
[Aristotle]
What significant event occurred after Alexander’s death?
The War of the Diadochi
What was the name of the strategy used by Philip II that Alexander also employed?
The hammer and anvil strategy
What major city did Alexander famously besiege and capture using a causeway?
Tyre
What did Alexander famously do with the Gordian Knot?
He cut it
Who was Alexander’s main rival that was killed by Bessus?
Darius III
Fill in the blank: Alexander the Great was born in _______.
[Pella]
What massive structure did Alexander build to honor his horse Bucephalus?
A city named Bucephala
What was the fate of Alexander’s empire after his death?
It was split among his generals, the Diadochi
What was the name of the campaign in which Alexander encountered the Sogdian Rock?
The Mallian Campaign
Fill in the blank: Alexander’s mother Olympias was part of a _______ cult.
[snake-worshipping]
What significant structure did Alexander’s forces build during the siege of Tyre?
An artificial causeway
What did Alexander do in response to rumors of assassination plots?
He ordered the deaths of Philotas and Parmenion
Fill in the blank: The period following Alexander’s death is known as the _______ period.
[Hellenistic]
What was the name of the battle where Alexander’s forces moved through the Cilician Gate?
The Battle of Issus
Who is known as the ‘great’ leader of the Macedonian Empire?
Alexander the Great
Also known as Alexander III of Macedon.
What significant military victories did Alexander the Great achieve over Darius III?
- Battles of Gaugamela
- Battles of Issus
- Battle of Granicus
What was the size of the regular spear used by Alexander’s troops called?
sarissa
After whose death was Alexander’s empire split among the Diadochi?
Alexander the Great
Who did Alexander marry after gaining control of Sogdiana?
Roxane
What was the name of the fortress surrendered to Alexander before he defeated Memnon and Orontobates?
Alinda
Who did Alexander the Great execute after being proclaimed king?
Amyntas IV
Which battle did Alexander command the left wing?
Battle of Chaeronea
Who received the largest portion of Alexander’s empire after his death?
Seleucus I Nicator
What cultural period did Alexander’s exploits help usher in?
Hellenistic culture
Which river did Alexander reach during his campaigns?
Indus River
What was the name of the leader who killed Spitamenes?
Alexander the Great
Fill in the blank: Alexander’s empire was split among the _______ after his death.
Diadochi
