Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Alexander

Quiz: Alexander

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
a) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
b) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.
c) Alexander purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.
d) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.

2. What does Plutarch claim Aristotle provided that he considered, "...a perfect portable treasure of all military virtue and knowledge...."?
a) Aristotle's maps of important sites in Persia.
b) Aristotle's writings regarding the proper training and preparation of soldiers.
c) Aristotle's personally corrected copy of Homer's Illiads.
d) Aristotle's collection of...
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