Growing Up
Alexander was born in this country north of Greece.
Macedonia
This tactic helped Alexander win battles
phalanx
Alexander named this city after himself.
Alexandria
Alexander believed he was related to this powerful Greek god.
Zeus
Alexander became king when he was only this many years old.
20
Alexander marched his army all the way to this country in Asia.
India
It was divided among his 4 generals.
How Alexander died
fever or malaria
This famous thinker taught Alexander when he was a boy.
Aristotle
Alexander defeated this empire.
Persian
Most of Alexander's empire is located on this continent.
Asia
As a boy, Alexander tamed a wild horse with this name.
Bucephalus
This king was Alexander’s father.
Philip II of Macedon
It took Alexander this many years to conquer the known Ancient World
13 years
Alexander’s empire spread across three continents. Name them.
Asia, Europe & Africa
This famous city became a center of learning and trade
Alexandria
Alexander became king after this happened to his father.
His assassination
Alexander’s soldiers carried very long spears called these.
Sarissas
True or False: Alexander allowed people in his empire to keep their own customs and religions
True
Alexander spread Greek language and culture. This time period is called this.
Hellenistic