Sample Test Questions

1. Where was Alexander's father king of?
A. Persia
B. Athens
C. Macedonia
D. Egypt

2. What was the job of Callisthenes?
A. Soldier
B. Personal scribe, historian to Alexander
C. Doctor to Alexander
D. Accountant of Alexander

3. Where did Alexander die?
A. Babylon
B. Macedonia
C. India
D. He was immortal

4.  Who was Alexander's teacher?
A. Pericles
B. Homer
C. Darius
D. Aristotle

5. How old was Alexander when he was made king?
A. 20
B. 17
C.28
D.32

6. What is the most commonly accepted theory on how Phillip II died?
A. Killed in battle
B. Stabbed at his daughter's wedding
C. Sentenced to poison hemlock
D. Stabbed himself after losing a battle

7. After Alexander's return to Babylon, he required his officers to
A. Return to battle in India
B. Drink poison hemlock
C. Marry Eastern women to create a hybrid race and culture
D. Make the journey home without him

8. Olympias belonged to the cult of
A. Dionysus
B. Zeus
C. Philip
D. Aphrodite

Briefly explain the military techniques used by Alexander in battle.