The Battle of Granicus

Description: The Battle of Granicus was a decisive victory for Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army against the Persian satraps of Asia Minor in 334 BC. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Battle of Granicus.
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In what year did the Battle of Granicus take place?

  1. 335 BC

  2. 334 BC

  3. 333 BC

  4. 332 BC


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Granicus took place in May 334 BC.

Who was the commander of the Macedonian army at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Alexander the Great

  2. Philip II of Macedon

  3. Parmenion

  4. Antigonus I Monophthalmus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander the Great was the commander of the Macedonian army at the Battle of Granicus.

Who were the Persian satraps that Alexander defeated at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Arsites

  2. Spithridates

  3. Memnon of Rhodes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alexander defeated the Persian satraps Arsites, Spithridates, and Memnon of Rhodes at the Battle of Granicus.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Granicus?

  1. A decisive victory for Alexander the Great

  2. A decisive victory for the Persian satraps

  3. A stalemate

  4. A minor victory for Alexander the Great


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Granicus was a decisive victory for Alexander the Great. He inflicted heavy casualties on the Persian army and captured their camp.

How many Persian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. 1,000

  2. 2,000

  3. 3,000

  4. 4,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to ancient sources, about 2,000 Persian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Granicus.

How many Macedonian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to ancient sources, about 100 Macedonian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Granicus.

What was the significance of the Battle of Granicus?

  1. It marked the beginning of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire

  2. It secured Alexander's control over Asia Minor

  3. It opened up the road to Persia for Alexander

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Granicus was a significant victory for Alexander the Great. It marked the beginning of his conquest of the Persian Empire, secured his control over Asia Minor, and opened up the road to Persia for him.

Which of the following battles was fought after the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Battle of Issus

  2. Battle of Gaugamela

  3. Battle of Jaxartes

  4. Battle of Hydaspes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Issus was fought after the Battle of Granicus.

Which of the following battles was fought before the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Battle of Chaeronea

  2. Battle of Megalopolis

  3. Battle of Leuctra

  4. Battle of Plataea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Chaeronea was fought before the Battle of Granicus.

What was the name of the river where the Battle of Granicus took place?

  1. Granicus River

  2. Scamander River

  3. Halys River

  4. Tigris River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Granicus took place on the banks of the Granicus River.

What was the name of the city that Alexander captured after the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Sardis

  2. Ephesus

  3. Miletus

  4. Halicarnassus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander captured the city of Sardis after the Battle of Granicus.

What was the name of the Persian general who commanded the cavalry at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Mithridates

  2. Arsites

  3. Spithridates

  4. Memnon of Rhodes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mithridates commanded the Persian cavalry at the Battle of Granicus.

What was the name of the Macedonian general who commanded the left wing of the army at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Parmenion

  2. Philotas

  3. Craterus

  4. Hephaestion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parmenion commanded the left wing of the Macedonian army at the Battle of Granicus.

What was the name of the Macedonian general who commanded the right wing of the army at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Philotas

  2. Craterus

  3. Hephaestion

  4. Perdiccas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Philotas commanded the right wing of the Macedonian army at the Battle of Granicus.

What was the name of the Macedonian general who led the Companion Cavalry at the Battle of Granicus?

  1. Hephaestion

  2. Perdiccas

  3. Cleitus the Black

  4. Amyntas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hephaestion led the Companion Cavalry at the Battle of Granicus.

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