Alexander's Treatment of Foreign People (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of Issus occur?
In which year did the Battle of Issus occur?
333 BC
Why did Alexander treat Darius's family with honour after capturing them?
Why did Alexander treat Darius's family with honour after capturing them?
To show he was a worthy successor
What were satraps in the Persian Empire?
What were satraps in the Persian Empire?
Provincial governors
Why did Alexander retain many Persian satraps after conquest?
Why did Alexander retain many Persian satraps after conquest?
For continuity in local governance
What was proskynesis?
What was proskynesis?
Ritual prostration before the king
How did Macedonians view the practice of proskynesis?
How did Macedonians view the practice of proskynesis?
As degrading and inappropriate
Which two women did Alexander marry as part of his integration strategy?
Which two women did Alexander marry as part of his integration strategy?
Roxana and Stateira
Where and when did the mass wedding ceremony take place?
Where and when did the mass wedding ceremony take place?
Susa in 324 BC
How did Alexander integrate Persians into his military?
How did Alexander integrate Persians into his military?
Trained them in Macedonian tactics
What did Alexander envision through his 'fusion' concept?
What did Alexander envision through his 'fusion' concept?
A new ruling elite mixing cultures
How did Caesar's approach to conquered peoples differ from Alexander's?
How did Caesar's approach to conquered peoples differ from Alexander's?
Caesar maintained Roman superiority
At which Gallic city did Caesar kill approximately 40,000 people?
At which Gallic city did Caesar kill approximately 40,000 people?
Avaricum