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16. What was the lasting influence of Alexander's conquests?
 
the spread of Greek culture
 
the rise of a new religion
 
the growth of a nomadic way of life
15. What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
 
His generals fought for control.
 
The capital moved to Babylon.
 
It was defeated by the Greeks.
14. When Alexander reached northern India, what made him turn back?
 
His soldiers refused to go any farther.
 
He developed a serious illness.
 
His home was far away.
13. Why did Alexander receive visitors in a tent?
 
It was a custom of Persian kings.
 
He moved from place to place.
 
Tents were a Greek tradition.
12. In Persia, Alexander allowed the Persians to
 
run the day-to-day business in their lands.
 
control the taxes that they collected.
 
treat him as a personal equal.
11. Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of
 
the god Zeus.
 
Aristotle.
 
a Macedonian giant.
10. How did Alexander use religion to help him rule the Egyptians?
 
He gained their loyalty by honoring their gods.
 
He frightened them by capturing their priests.
 
He took control by making them accept the Greek gods.
9. Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt, especially famous?
 
Its library helped make it a center of learning.
 
Its army helped make it feared by other cities.
 
Its pyramids helped make it a tourist attraction.
8. Alexander built cities to
 
spread Greek culture.
 
train loyal soldiers.
 
preserve local customs.
7. What was Alexander's goal for his empire?
 
to bring different cultures under one government
 
to require everyone to follow one religion
 
to make Athens the biggest capital city
6. Why was Alexander called "Great"?
 
He conquered a huge area.
 
He created a lasting empire.
 
He spread new kinds of farming.
5. What happened to the government officials of towns that surrendered to Alexander?
 
They got to stay in office.
 
They were sold into slavery.
 
They were taken away and killed.
4. What did Alexander do to help unite the Greeks under his rule?
 
gave them a common enemy
 
taught them a new religion
 
took away their freedoms
3. How did Alexander show the influence of his teacher, Aristotle?
 
in his love of Greek culture
 
in his warlike ambition
 
in his skill at Asian languages
2. What led Phillip II to succeed in Greece?
 
divisions between Greek city-states
 
his interest in philosophy
 
conflict among his scattered tribes
1. What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
 
Sparta defeated Athens.
 
Persia defeated Sparta.
 
Greece conquered Macedonia.