Ancient History

Question 1

Who wrote a history titled ‘Anabasis’ related to Alexander the Great?

Answer 1

Arrian of Nicomedia

Question 2

What period started with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.?

Answer 2

The Hellenistic Period

Question 3

Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

Answer 3

Philip II

Question 4

Which Persian king did Alexander the Great defeat in a lengthy campaign?

Answer 4

Darius III

Question 5

What significant battle did Alexander win against Darius III in 333 BCE?

Answer 5

The Battle of Issus

Question 6

At which battle did Alexander defeat King Porus?

Answer 6

The Battle of Hydaspes

Question 7

What was the name of Alexander the Great’s horse?

Answer 7

Bucephalus

Question 8

What strategy did Alexander use at the Battle of Hydaspes?

Answer 8

He used his Companion Cavalry

Question 9

What custom did Alexander introduce that involved prostration before a ruler?

Answer 9

Proskynesis

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Alexander the Great was tutored by _______.

Answer 10

[Aristotle]

Question 11

What significant event occurred after Alexander’s death?

Answer 11

The War of the Diadochi

Question 12

What was the name of the strategy used by Philip II that Alexander also employed?

Answer 12

The hammer and anvil strategy

Question 13

What major city did Alexander famously besiege and capture using a causeway?

Answer 13

Tyre

Question 14

What did Alexander famously do with the Gordian Knot?

Answer 14

He cut it

Question 15

Who was Alexander’s main rival that was killed by Bessus?

Answer 15

Darius III

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Alexander the Great was born in _______.

Answer 16

[Pella]

Question 17

What massive structure did Alexander build to honor his horse Bucephalus?

Answer 17

A city named Bucephala

Question 18

What was the fate of Alexander’s empire after his death?

Answer 18

It was split among his generals, the Diadochi

Question 19

What was the name of the campaign in which Alexander encountered the Sogdian Rock?

Answer 19

The Mallian Campaign

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Alexander’s mother Olympias was part of a _______ cult.

Answer 20

[snake-worshipping]

Question 21

What significant structure did Alexander’s forces build during the siege of Tyre?

Answer 21

An artificial causeway

Question 22

What did Alexander do in response to rumors of assassination plots?

Answer 22

He ordered the deaths of Philotas and Parmenion

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The period following Alexander’s death is known as the _______ period.

Answer 23

[Hellenistic]

Question 24

What was the name of the battle where Alexander’s forces moved through the Cilician Gate?

Answer 24

The Battle of Issus

Question 25

Who is known as the 'great' leader of the Macedonian Empire?

Answer 25

Alexander the Great ## Footnote Also known as Alexander III of Macedon.

Question 26

What significant military victories did Alexander the Great achieve over Darius III?

Answer 26

* Battles of Gaugamela * Battles of Issus * Battle of Granicus

Question 27

What was the size of the regular spear used by Alexander's troops called?

Answer 27

sarissa

Question 28

After whose death was Alexander's empire split among the Diadochi?

Answer 28

Alexander the Great

Question 29

Who did Alexander marry after gaining control of Sogdiana?

Answer 29

Roxane

Question 30

What was the name of the fortress surrendered to Alexander before he defeated Memnon and Orontobates?

Answer 30

Alinda

Question 31

Who did Alexander the Great execute after being proclaimed king?

Answer 31

Amyntas IV

Question 32

Which battle did Alexander command the left wing?

Answer 32

Battle of Chaeronea

Question 33

Who received the largest portion of Alexander's empire after his death?

Answer 33

Seleucus I Nicator

Question 34

What cultural period did Alexander's exploits help usher in?

Answer 34

Hellenistic culture

Question 35

Which river did Alexander reach during his campaigns?

Answer 35

Indus River

Question 36

What was the name of the leader who killed Spitamenes?

Answer 36

Alexander the Great

Question 37

Fill in the blank: Alexander's empire was split among the _______ after his death.

Answer 37

Diadochi