Conquering the Known
What did Alexander keep under his pillow?
The Iliad and a dagger
How far did Alexander and his men travel east?
To the borders of India; northern India
Where the Ptolemies reigned?
Egypt
The three branches of philosophy
Logic, Physics, and Ethics
With spears 16 foot long
What was Alexander's final goal of exploration?
The "edge of the world"; where the land (of China) meets the ocean
Where the Seleucids reigned?
Persia and Syria
Dates of Hellenstic Age
323-31 BC
Epicureanism
Who was killed at the battle of Guagamela?
King Darius
How hot was Gedrosia?
127 degrees... in the shade
Where the Antigonids reigned?
Macedonia
Two buildings to make cities more "Greek-like"
Theaters and gymnasiums
Happiness is a life of reason, in accordance with Nature
Stoicism
What did he learn in Ammon (Egypt)?
That he was a son of Zeus.
What did Alexander do with the water?
Pour it out.
Who was the last of the Ptolemies?
Cleopatra
Through language; Koine reek
Happiness is defiance of convention; whatever is natural is good
Cynicism
What did Alexander the Great do after crossing the Hellespont?
Claimed Asia "with a spear"
Where is Khandahar, and what name does it come from?
Afghanistan; Alexandria
Which kingdom did the Maccabees rebel against?
Seleucids
Diotimius from Sidon was the first to
Win the Greek games
Nothing is knowable.
Skepticism