WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alexander the Great did NOT conquer this country
A
Egypt
B
India
C
Persia
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the European powers’ attempt to control the world, the Chinese Empire was not easy to conquer as it had a powerful army and government like the Ottoman Empire. Its large size became an advantage, making it an elusive target for colonization.

Detailed explanation-2: -His conquest continued through Asia until he reached the shores of the Ganga (Ganges) River in India. At this point, his army refused to continue further into India, exhausted and discouraged by heavy rains. Alexander was 32 when he died in 323 B.C.E.

Detailed explanation-3: -A map showing the route that Alexander the Great took to conquer Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Bactria.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 334 B.C.E., Alexander invaded Persia, which lay across the Aegean Sea in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). After three grueling years of warfare and three decisive battles, Alexander smashed the Persian armies at the Tigris River and conquered the mighty Persian Empire, including the legendary city of Babylon.

Detailed explanation-5: -If China would have been taken over by Alexander the Great, they would be a part of the largest empire of that time. With that being said they would have all of the advanced technology that Europe had. If you look at China today they are one of the advanced society’s in the World.

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