Important People
The son of a Macedonian king who had to take control of Greece after his father's death.
Alexander
The year when Alexander launched an attack on the Persians
334 BC
At what age did Alexander become a leader?
At the age of 20
What's the name of the Greek and Macedonian soldier group formation?
Phalanx
The Greek biographer, who wrote, among other things, about Alexander and his horse.
Plutarch
The year when Philip was murdered while celebrating his daughter's wedding.
336 BC
Why did Alexander cut the old knot in Gordium?
Because there was a legend that whoever untied it would rule all of Asia.
What was the name of his horse?
Bucephalus
The Macedonian King who conquered the other Greek cities
Philip II
What happened in 359 BC?
Philip II became King of Macedonia.
What happened after the battle of Issus?
The Persian governor surrendered without a fight and crowned Alexander pharaoh
Who was the poet who showed in his work a strong connection between Greece and Hellenistic Egypt?
Callimachus
The poet and dramatist who wrote more then 100 plays and comedies.
Menander
What happened in 323 BC?
Alexander died at the age of 33
Why did Alexander destroy Thebes and enslave the Theban people?
They rebelled, thinking they would not have a leader after Philip II death.
What's the name of the actor who played Alexander in the 2004 film?
Colin Farrell