Do YOU Know Alexander the Great?

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>He’s one of the most famous names from the ancient world…</p><p>But how well do you <em>actually</em> know him?</p><p>Well then, test your knowledge below with the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week here at Classical Wisdom, with a full roundup available alongside the answers after the quiz.</p><p>This week, we also had a special episode of <em>Podcasts with Professors</em> with Selena Winsom, looking at ancient Mesopotamian culture, and how it still influences the world today.</p><p>So expect some questions on that too!</p><p>Members can check out that podcast <a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization">HERE</a>.</p><p>Not a Member? Join today to support the Classics and unlock ALL our resources.</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>So, are you ready?</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. Alexander the Great’s half-sister was said in a folktale to have been transformed into which mythical being?</strong><br>A. A Gorgon<br>B. A Mermaid<br>C. A Fury<br>D. A Nymph</p><p><strong>2. How old was Alexander the Great when he died?</strong><br>A. 35<br>B. 30<br>C. 40<br>D. 32</p><p><strong>3. Which writing system was used in Mesopotamia for over three thousand years?</strong><br>A. Linear B<br>B. Cuneiform<br>C. Hieroglyphics<br>D. Phoenician</p><p><strong>4. According to ancient Greek folklore, where did Alexander the Great find the waters of immortality?</strong><br>A. In Macedonia<br>B. In Egypt<br>C. In Asia during his travels<br>D. On Mount Olympus</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/do-you-know-alexander-the-great?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>5. Which epic poem is a major source of Mesopotamian wisdom?</strong><br>A. The Iliad<br>B. The Theogony<br>C. The Aeneid<br>D. The Epic of Gilgamesh</p><p><strong>6. In which city did Alexander die in 323 BC?</strong><br>A. Babylon<br>B. Memphis<br>C. Pella<br>D. Susa</p><p><strong>7. According to Selena Wisnom, what modern system still reflects Mesopotamian mathematics?</strong><br>A. Binary code<br>B. Roman numerals<br>C. The decimal system<br>D. Time divided into units of 60</p><p><strong>8. How did Alexander' the Great's half-sister become immortal, according to legend?</strong><br>A. She drank the waters of immortality<br>B. Athena granted her immortality<br>C. Alexander washed her hair with the water of immortality <br>D. She found the Fountain of Youth after Alexander’s death</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Missed out on Something? </strong>Become A Member to unlock ALL our resources, never miss a post, and master the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!OpM3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa0d20f7a-c004-417b-b55f-d1b266a9b86c_1253x265.png" width="1253" height="265" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-do-some-cultures-survive-while"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!JZ0v!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04e3f740-66f8-4381-9694-091dc4bf1739_1253x249.png" width="1253" height="249" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/before-greece-and-rome-the-civilization"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!6vpx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbaa59a9d-e308-4b66-a89a-972828821692_1253x245.png" width="1253" height="245" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-mysterious-death-of-alexander-9ab"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!FIPg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23731d44-f169-496e-96c4-b25a45dafed5_1253x247.png" width="1253" height="247" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/alexander-the-greats-mermaid-sister"></a></figure></div><h3>Answers</h3><ol><li><p><strong>B. A Mermaid</strong> (<em>Alexander the Great’s Mermaid Sister</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D. 32</strong> (<em>The Mysterious Death of Alexander the Great</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B. Cuneiform</strong> (<em>Before Greece and Rome: The Civilization that Changed Everything Podcast</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C. In Asia during his travels</strong> (<em>Alexander the Great’s Mermaid Sister</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D. The Epic of Gilgamesh</strong> <em>(Before Greece and Rome: The Civilization that Changed Everything Podcast)</em></p></li><li><p><strong>A. Babylon</strong> (<em>The Mysterious Death of Alexander the Great</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D. Time divided into units of 60</strong> <em>(Before Greece and Rome: The Civilization that Changed Everything Podcast)</em></p></li><li><p><strong>C. Alexander washed her hair with the water</strong> (<em>Alexander the Great’s Mermaid Sister</em>)</p></li></ol><h3>The Wisdom Scale</h3><p><strong>0 - 2 Correct: Apprentice Tablet Scribe </strong>✍️🏺</p><p>You can recognize a few signs on a clay tablet and know that the ancient world has many stories left to uncover.</p><p><strong>3 - 4 Correct: Scholar of Babylon</strong> 🏛️⭐</p><p>You can converse with priests, astronomers, and scribes beneath the walls of Babylon and understand the significance of its legends.</p><p><strong>5 - 6 Correct: Navigator of Thessaloniki's Seas </strong>⛵🧜‍♀️</p><p>You know the tales of Alexander's immortal sister and can answer her questions wisely enough to avoid destruction.</p><p><strong>7 - 8 Correct: General of Macedon</strong> ⚔️👑</p><p>You have marched alongside Alexander across Asia, mastered the mysteries of his life and death, and earned the respect of kings.</p><p>So, did YOU make it to Babylon? Let us know how you did in the comments below!</p><p>Until next time…</p><p>All the best, </p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/do-you-know-alexander-the-great" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/l2Yph1S / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>