Complete the text with the given phrases. There are two options you do not need to use. Alexander the Great

Alexander of Macedonia, also known as Alexander the Great, **was king** of the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon. He was a military commander, a politician, a scholar and an explorer who **led campaigns** that covered around two million square miles. The future king was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. He **was taught by**, and his teacher was a famous philosopher Aristotle. Alexander was interested in science, philosophy and arts. But his main interest was in military strategy. When **he was young**, he began to expand the Greek empire. He defeated the strongest army of Persia and conquered the Persian Empire from Egypt to the borders of India. Alexander the Great never **lost a battle**. He died at the age of 32 but managed to do a lot during his life which **is remembered** forever. **Explanation:** Let's fill in the gaps in the text about Alexander the Great. * The first blank asks for a description of Alexander's role. "Was king" fits best because it clarifies his position in the Greek Kingdom of Macedon. * The second blank needs a verb that explains his explorations. "Led campaigns" works well, as it shows he directed military expeditions. * The third blank describes who taught him. "Was taught by" is appropriate because Aristotle was his teacher. * The fourth blank describes when he began his conquests. "He was young" is the most fitting. * The fifth blank asks how Alexander was characterized as a military leader. "Lost a battle" makes sense. * The sixth blank asks what happened with Alexander's deeds. "Is remembered" emphasizes that his actions are still recognized today.