Historical Context
This Macedonian kingdom was ruled by Alexander's father and served as the base for his conquests.
What is Macedon?
Alexander became king of Macedon following the assassination of his father, King Philip II, in this year.
What is 336 BCE?
This river was the site of Alexander’s first significant victory over the Persian forces.
What is the Granicus River?
This Macedonian general, who became one of Alexander’s trusted lieutenants, was assigned control of Egypt.
Who is Ptolemy
This Hellenistic kingdom, founded by one of Alexander’s generals, ruled over Egypt for nearly three centuries.
What is the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
The Greek philosopher, who tutored Alexander, is known for his contributions to logic and ethics.
Who is Aristotle?
The City State that rebelled against Alexander after he took the throne
The 333 BCE battle where Alexander defeated Darius III for the first time.
What is the Battle of Issus?
This Greek philosopher and historian, who was a contemporary of Alexander, wrote about his campaigns.
Who is Arrian?
The city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander, became famous for this institution of learning and scholarship.
What is the Library of Alexandria?
The battle in which the Macedonian army defeated combined Greek forces
Alexander was only this age when he assumed the throne after his father’s death.
What is 20?
Alexander’s conquest of this Egyptian city became a symbol of his unification of Greek and Egyptian cultures.
What is Alexandria?
This administrative system, used by Alexander to manage his vast empire, divided territories into regions governed by satraps.
What are satrapies?
Alexander's influence led to the spread of Greek culture throughout this region.
What is Asia?
The Greek city-states were unified under Macedonian rule through this conflict.
What is the Corinthian League?
Philip II’s conquest of this region helped secure Alexander’s position and power.
What is Thrace?
In 331 BCE, Alexander defeated Darius III again at this decisive battle.
What is the Battle of Gaugamela?
Alexander's decision to marry this Persian princess was a move to consolidate power and integrate cultures.
Who is Roxana?
Alexander’s attempt to merge Macedonian and Persian traditions influenced this philosophical movement, emphasizing ethics and virtue.
What is Stoicism?
Alexander’s campaigns were influenced by the longstanding conflict between Greece and this Persian empire.
What is the Achaemenid Empire?
Alexander's early military achievements were bolstered by his father’s reforms of this military formation.
Double points if you can name the 2 key changes Macednians made to it
What is the phalanx?
Sarissa and Cavalry
Alexander’s troops faced a significant challenge during this battle in India against King Porus.
What is the Battle of the Hydaspes?
Alexander’s policy of adopting local customs and integrating them with Greek traditions is known as this.
What is cultural syncretism?
Following Alexander’s death, his empire was divided among his generals, known collectively as this group.
What are the Diadochi?