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Alexander is famous for having treated women with respect. The clearest example of his segard
for women took place when he defeated the Persian forces. The Persian King Darius III fled for
his life. He departed in such a haste that the royal entourage, including his family (which he had
brought to the front lines) was left behind
After his great victory, Alexander was astounded when he saw the quarters that were left behind on
the battlefield by the Persian King.
There were huge piles of gold and silver. Even daily implements were made of gold. There was
magnificent bath tub and luxurious beds
And the Persian king's family, his elderly mother, the queen, and his two daughters were there
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Q7. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Alexander is famous for having treated women with respect. The clearest example of his regard
for women took place when he defeated the Persian forces. The Persian King Darius III fled for
his life. He departed in such a haste that the royal entourage, including his family (which he had
brought to the front lines) was left behind.
After his great victory, Alexander was astounded when he saw the quarters that were left behind on
the battlefield by the Persian King.
There were huge piles of gold and silver. Even daily implements were made of gold. There was a
magnificent bath tub and luxurious beds.
And the Persian king’s family, his elderly mother, the queen, and his two daughters were there as
well.
According to the custom of the times, Alexander could have done his worst to these women and no
one would blink an eye. Naturally, the women were in the deepest depths of terror and despair.
But Alexander was an honorable person. He immediately had the message conveyed to the women
that Darius had escaped with his life; that he, Alexander, would not harm them; and that they
would continue to receive the same treatment and protection they had under their own king.
He made every effort to lighten their sense of anxiety and indignity at being taken prisoners. He
gave them an allowance bigger than they had before.
The old queen mother was so grateful for Alexander’s kind treatment that she grew to love and
respect him with all her heart. So much so that years later, which he passed away she died of
sorrow.
When Persian king heard of the consideration that Alexander had shown to his family, he is said to
have proclaimed, “No one deserves to inherit my throne more than Alexander.”
i. Why was Alexander astounded? (1)
ii. Pick out words /phrases describing the luxurious items in King Darius’s quarters. (2)
iii. What was the cause of women’s deep despair? (2)
iv. What assurance did Alexander give to these women? (2)
v. What did Alexander do to make them feel secure and comfortable? (2)
vi. Which line in the passage indicates that the old queen mother loved him with all her heart? (2)
vii. Quote the relevant part of the text to show that Alexander had really captured the heart of his
enemy. (2)
viii. Pick out word from the text which mean the same as - (1/2x4 = 2)
Left –
Tools –
Fight –
Declared