Alexander & Caesar (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How did Alexander view the Persians, unlike traditional Greek thinking?
How did Alexander view the Persians, unlike traditional Greek thinking?
As worthy rivals deserving respect
What was Caesar's primary motivation for his conquests?
What was Caesar's primary motivation for his conquests?
Personal glory & political dominance
What was proskynesis?
What was proskynesis?
Persian custom of prostrating before king
At the Susa weddings in 324 BCE, how many of Alexander's officers married Persian noblewomen?
At the Susa weddings in 324 BCE, how many of Alexander's officers married Persian noblewomen?
80 officers
Which language did Caesar impose as the official language in conquered territories?
Which language did Caesar impose as the official language in conquered territories?
Latin
How did traditional Greek thinking classify Persians?
How did traditional Greek thinking classify Persians?
As 'barbarians' - uncivilised foreigners
How did Caesar portray the Gauls in his Commentaries?
How did Caesar portray the Gauls in his Commentaries?
As 'barbarians' - uncivilised & dangerous
What was Alexander's most enduring legacy?
What was Alexander's most enduring legacy?
The Hellenistic world - Greek-Eastern fusion
What major political change did Caesar's empire-building mark in Rome?
What major political change did Caesar's empire-building mark in Rome?
End of the Roman Republic
At which battles did Alexander demonstrate military genius?
At which battles did Alexander demonstrate military genius?
Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela
Who did Alexander marry at the Susa weddings?
Who did Alexander marry at the Susa weddings?
Stateira, daughter of Darius III
What is Caesar's famous opening line from his Commentaries?
What is Caesar's famous opening line from his Commentaries?
'All Gaul is divided into three parts'