The Successors (Diadochi)
When asked on his deathbed who should inherit his empire, Alexander’s final words were reportedly these.
"To the strongest!"
This former bodyguard of Alexander established a long-lasting dynasty in Egypt.
Ptolemy I Soter
For his role in the assassination of Perdiccas, Seleucus was rewarded with this area to rule as satrap.
Babylon
Antigonus II gained fame and the Macedonian throne after decisively defeating an invasion of this group.
Gauls
Cleopatra VII was the daughter of this ruler and initially co-ruled with her brothers.
Ptolemy XII
The formal division of Alexander's empire among his various generals is known by this name.
Partition of Babylon
This institution was built with the goal of housing a copy of every book ever written.
Library of Alexandria
This king attempted to suppress Jewish customs and impose polytheism on Jerusalem.
Antiochus IV (Epiphanes)
During the Second Punic War, Philip V of Macedonia formed a strategic alliance with this Carthaginian general.
Hannibal
To secure her reign during a civil war, Cleopatra allied with and had a son by this Roman dictator.
Julius Caesar
This officer served as the regent for Alexander’s unborn son before he was eventually assassinated.
Perdiccas
Ptolemy I secured his legitimacy in Egypt by stealing this item during a funeral procession.
Alexander the Great's body
This holiday commemorates the reconsecration of the Temple by the rebel leader Judas Maccabeus.
Hanukkah
This individual was the last King of Macedonia, ending the dynasty after his defeat by the Romans in 168 BC.
Perseus
Following Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra formed a famous political and romantic alliance with this Roman general.
Mark Antony
This 301 BC battle was the decisive conflict that determined which of the rival generals would remain kings.
Battle of Ipsus
This structure was the first of its kind and may have been the tallest structure in the world until the Eiffel Tower.
Lighthouse of Alexandria (The Pharos)
This dynasty of Jewish priest-rulers governed a semi-independent Israel until Rome installed Herod the Great.
Hasmonean Dynasty
The Hellenistic Era is considered to have effectively ended following this 30 BC battle.
Battle of Actium
Cleopatra and Julius Caesar had a son together who was given this name.
Caesarion (or Ptolemy XV Caesar)
After the death of Alexander the Great, this wife of Alex was 5 months pregnant.
Roxane
To win favor with his subjects, Ptolemy I performed this religious integration.
Fused Greek and Egyptian religions
The Seleucid Empire eventually collapsed after losing its eastern territories to this empire.
This ruler invaded Jerusalem and constructed a large castle called the Akra in the middle of it.
Antiochus IV
According to popular legend, Cleopatra chose to end her life using the venom of these animals.
Snakes