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Quiz about Alexander the Great Battle Tactics

Alexander the Great:: Battle Tactics Quiz

Do you think you know every battle that Alexander fought ...? Think again!

A multiple-choice quiz by chopsooey. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
chopsooey

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,834

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to the Battle of Granicus who suggested that the Persians should destroy Alexander's supply route? Hint

Darius

Pharnabazus

Xerxes

Memnon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Leading up to the Battle of Issus, what gates did Alexander believe Darius was close to? Hint

Syrian

Caspian

Cilician

Indus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before Guagamela Parmenio advised a night attack. Alexander rejected this suggestion as he wanted to give Darius no excuse this time.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the enemy king in the Battle of Jhelum (Hydaspes). Hint

Bucephala

Porus

Peucestas

Spitamenes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Alexander used the ______ to deliver the main blow to the enemy. Hint

Companion Cavalry

Phalanx

Hypaspists

Cavalry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alexander stayed behind his army and told them what to do.

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before Guagamela what did Arrian say was the main reason for Darius' defeat? Hint

Poor fighters

Poor tactics

Poor weapons

He made his men stay up all night

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Question 8 of 10

8. Porus had ______ elephants (Artus). Hint

2,000

100

1,000

200

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Persians had the advantage leading into the Battle of Granicus in both numbers and position.

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Battle of Issus ______ Macedonians were killed? (Artus) Hint

500

450

5000

4500

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to the Battle of Granicus who suggested that the Persians should destroy Alexander's supply route?

Answer: Memnon

It was a big error on the Persians' part. Alexander could not afford to lose this battle. Destryoing their supply route would have led to Alexander's death through starvation and lack of money. Had the Persians won the battle, Alexander would not have been able to become the King of Asia.

2. Leading up to the Battle of Issus, what gates did Alexander believe Darius was close to?

Answer: Syrian

A mistake that turned into an advantage. A display of Alexander's ability to adapt to any situation.

3. Before Guagamela Parmenio advised a night attack. Alexander rejected this suggestion as he wanted to give Darius no excuse this time.

Answer: True

This was not the only time that Alexander rejected the advice of Parmenio.

4. Name the enemy king in the Battle of Jhelum (Hydaspes).

Answer: Porus

After defeating Porus, Alexander restored him to sovereignty and reconciled him with Taxiles.

5. Alexander used the ______ to deliver the main blow to the enemy.

Answer: Companion Cavalry

The companion cavalry was decisive in almost every battle, causing the enemy to surrender or flee.

6. Alexander stayed behind his army and told them what to do.

Answer: No

Alexander always led from the front, sometimes leading to his sustaining serious injuries.

7. Before Guagamela what did Arrian say was the main reason for Darius' defeat?

Answer: He made his men stay up all night

According to Arrian, the fact that the Persian army stayed up and were mentally and physically drained before the battle even began. As for the Macedonians, Alexander made sure they were well rested.

8. Porus had ______ elephants (Artus).

Answer: 200

The elephants proved to be the Indians' downfall.

9. The Persians had the advantage leading into the Battle of Granicus in both numbers and position.

Answer: Yes

The Persians massively outnumbered the Macedonians. But superior tactics, fighting ability and a little bit of luck lead to Alexander's first major victory in Asia.

10. In the Battle of Issus ______ Macedonians were killed? (Artus)

Answer: 450

Even this figure may be exaggerated.

Source: Author chopsooey

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