Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World
This worksheet explores the life, conquests, and legacy of Alexander the Great, suitable for 7th-grade social studies students.
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Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require critical thinking and recall of historical facts.
1. Who was Alexander the Great's father, the King of Macedon who united the Greek city-states?
Darius III
Philip II
Pericles
Aristotle
2. Which famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Homer
3. Alexander the Great led his army to conquer the vast Empire.
4. The spread of Greek culture and influence throughout Alexander's empire is known as .
5. Alexander the Great never lost a major battle during his conquests.
True
False
6. Alexander founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which became a center of learning and trade.
True
False
7. Describe one significant impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the ancient world.
8. Look at the image below of an Alexander the Great statue. What characteristics of a powerful leader do you think the sculptor tried to convey?
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