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In the Battle of Issus, who was the emperor of Persia that was forced to flee?
In the Battle of Issus, who was the emperor of Persia that was forced to flee?
- Hephaestion
- Darius III (correct)
- Alexander the Great
- Artaxerxes V
What is the name of the city that Alexander besieged and led to the slaughter of all the men and enslavement of the women and children?
What is the name of the city that Alexander besieged and led to the slaughter of all the men and enslavement of the women and children?
- Issus
- Memphis
- Gaza
- Tyre (correct)
Where was Alexander the Great crowned as Pharaoh?
Where was Alexander the Great crowned as Pharaoh?
- Issus
- Tyre
- Memphis (correct)
- Gaza
Who murdered Emperor Darius III in 330 BCE?
Who murdered Emperor Darius III in 330 BCE?
Which individual was a close friend and perhaps lover of Alexander the Great?
Which individual was a close friend and perhaps lover of Alexander the Great?
What is the term used to describe the blend of Persian and Greek cultures promoted by Alexander the Great?
What is the term used to describe the blend of Persian and Greek cultures promoted by Alexander the Great?
Where did Alexander the Great establish Greek cities, often named Alexandria?
Where did Alexander the Great establish Greek cities, often named Alexandria?
What event moved Alexander the Great to agree to retreat from India?
What event moved Alexander the Great to agree to retreat from India?
When did Alexander the Great pass away?
When did Alexander the Great pass away?
What are historians uncertain about regarding Alexander the Great's death?
What are historians uncertain about regarding Alexander the Great's death?
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