How well do you know Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great...You may have heard the name. He was a king that conquered many lands(including Persia) back in antiquity.But are you sure you know him, his campaigns,personal life and myths about him or is familly?

Well you can test your knowlege on the subject by taking this quiz!You will also learn by taking this quiz so you can even take it for fun or to learn some history!

Created by: George
  1. Well, where was Alexander born?
  2. Who was his father?
  3. His mother?
  4. Which Greek god was by legend Alexanders father?
  5. Ok, now aa tougher one! At what age did Alexander first go into battle?
  6. In which battle did Alexander first make a name of himself (though his father was leading the army)?
  7. Now when and how was Alexanders father killed?
  8. And at what age whas Alexander crowned king?
  9. Where did Alexander first fight the Persians?
  10. And who was leading the Persians?
  11. Then Alexander marched to Gordium! Do you know the story of the Gordian knot?
  12. Alexander continued his march into Persia, wo did he encounter next and in which battle?
  13. And he won?
  14. Which city did ALexander besiege for seven months until he took it?
  15. Alexander went to Egypt there which city did he found after being crowned pharoh by the Egyptian people(easy one)?
  16. Another battle with he Persians!Where and when did it happen?
  17. Which was the Persian leader and how many were his troops?
  18. Did Alexander win?
  19. Which nation did Alexander invade next?
  20. In which battle did he beat his enemies, who were lead by king Porus?
  21. Through which desert did Alexander return to Persia?
  22. After returning to Babylon of what did ALexander die?
  23. Ok now calm down these are going to be more presonal questions. The fist one is, who was Alexanders wife?
  24. And what was his sons name?
  25. Which was Alexanders best friend?
  26. Finally some militay questions. How were ALexanders heavy infantrymen called?
  27. And his heavy cavalry?
  28. And in how many pieces was Alexanders Empire carved up eventually?
  29. And finally at what age did he die?

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