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//Alexander the Great was a brilliant general. By outwitting his enemies, he defeated armies much larger than his own. Alexander was only 16 when he joined his father's army. For the rest of his life, he marched from battle to battle. //


 * Directions: ** After completing the Inspiration timeline, you should have a better understanding of Alexander's Conquests. The following questions will assess your knowledge on those battles. Read the questions, and then type your answers below them.

1. At the age of 21, Alexander had his first battle. What was the name of this battle and how many men were a part of his army?
 * Hint- This was the capital of Macedonia.


 * He had left the capital of the city with 35000 soliders and conquered Tyre.**

2. What did Alexander receive from Persian rulers without a battle?
 * Hint- He founded this city and named it after himself.


 * Alex had obtained the land and money of the land.**

3. Why was Alexander's army slowing down when they reached this conquest?
 * Hint- Alexander burned his share of the loot?


 * The treasure they've recieved were slowing the party down.**

4. In order to invade Egypt, Alexander's army had to conquer what city? How did they get to the city?
 * Hint- Soldiers hurled molten lead at them from catapults.


 * Alex conquered Tyre, to enter Egypt.**

5. One travel was made difficult by Mother Nature. What city was conquered and destroyed, and what were the travel conditions?
 * Hint- Brrr!


 * The travel conditions were unbearably cold, and they had conquered and destroyed Persepolis!**

6. Alexander's men reached a point where they could no longer travel. What is the name of that point and what did Alexander do as a consequence for his men's actions?
 * Hint- He was 30 when he made this decision
 * Hyphasis River was the point where Alex's soliders could go no futher, Alex then punished his soliders by forcing them to travel through a dessert all the way home.**