Childhood
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Macedonia
What direction is Macedonia from Greece, East, West North or South?
North
Greece
What other country did Alexander conquer?
Egypt
What types of animals did they have for hunting in Macedonia?
deer, rabbits, birds, wild pigs, lions
The Greeks thought the Macedonian traditions were
antiquated - out of style
How did Alexander's father die?
He was assassinated at his daughter's wedding.
Alexander started a new capital city in Egypt, what did he name it?
Alexandria
What types of domesticated animals did they have in Macedonia?
sheep and goats
What type of government did they have in Macedonia?
Oligarchy - governed by kings
Before his death king Phillip was planning to invade what empire?
Persia
What did Alexander tell the people to do when they spoke to him?
Put their heads down
How old was Alexander when he joined his fathers army?
He was 16
True or False - the Macedonians were influenced by Greek culture
True
What empire did Alexander conquer after his father died?
The Persian Empire
True or False: Alexander was a very tranquil man who never got in fights
False
True or False: Alexander won most of his the battles.
True
The father of Alexander, who was elected king of Macedonia was named ______.
Philip
What did Alexander take from the Persian king's camp?
Gold and Jewels
At what age did Alexander the Great die?
He died at 32