Alexander the Great

Question 1

What did Alexander the Great establish once he conquered a territory?

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a colony

Question 2

Which Greek city-state did Philip II conquer in the Battle of Chaeronea?

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Athens

Question 3

Why did Alexander the Great encourage his soldiers to settle in conquered territories?

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He wanted to spread Greek culture to the conquered territories.

Question 4

Where did Alexander the Great found the city of Alexandria?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 5

Which goal was Philip II unable to accomplish?

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conquering the Persian Empire

Question 6

Which characteristic was a part of Hellenistic culture?

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a blending of Greek and local ways of life

Question 7

How has Hellenistic culture influenced modern society?

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Greek architecture is found in some modern buildings.

Question 8

This map shows Macedonia and the Greek city-states.Why did Philip II need a navy to defeat the Greek city-states?

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The city-states were surrounded by water.

Question 9

Why did Alexander the Great build temples in conquered lands?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wanted to show appreciation to the gods.

Question 10

What was one cultural achievement of Alexander the Great?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He spread Greek architecture throughout the ancient world.

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