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Alexander the Great trivia quiz

Think you know Alexander the Great? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 Alexander the Great questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the Alexander the Great questions cover

  • Bactria
  • Education
  • Hydaspes
  • India
  • Sogdiana
  • Succession
  • Babylon
  • Birthplace
  • Bucephalus
  • Death
  • Egypt
  • Foundations

Try three Alexander the Great questions

Question 1

In which ancient city was the famous conqueror born?

  1. Pella
  2. Corinth
  3. Sparta
  4. Athens
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Pella

Question 2

Which ancient kingdom did the conqueror rule before launching campaigns into Asia?

  1. Illyria
  2. Macedonia
  3. Epirus
  4. Thrace
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Macedonia

Question 3

Who was the conqueror's father and predecessor on the throne?

  1. Pericles
  2. Leonidas I
  3. Philip II
  4. Cleomenes I
Show the answer

Philip II

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a Alexander the Great match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven Alexander the Great questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

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