ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Fill the blanks:

1) Alexander was the of Philip the King of .

2) and shared the same dream.
3) Alexander his father’s kingdom and his dream.
4) Alexander was broken and disappointed because he could not conquer .
5) His generals fought for his .

State whether true or false. If false, give the correct answer. (Chapter
Knowledge)

a) Alexandria Bucephalus is a city Alexander founded in the memory of his father.

b) King Porus ruled the Hellenic people in Greece.

c) Aristotle had trained Alexander in military warfare and his father King Philip had
educated him.

d) After Alexander’s death, his kingdom was divided among his three generals.

e) Alexander conquered the Persians.

Write the meanings of

a) Inherited:

b) Succumbed:

c) Formation:

d) Revolt:

Questions:

What is a phalanx?

How did Alexander spread Hellenism?

Why did Alexander have to go back to his capital after the battle with King Porus?