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Alexander The Great

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  • After conquering Persia, what other terrotiry did Alexander want to conquer?
    India
  • Why did Alexander burn the capital city of Persepolis?
    to revenge the burning of Athens
  • Why is Alexander is considered The Great?
    Because he conquered a huge empire and never lost a war.
  • Phillip II planned to invade Persia, why he could not achieve this goal?
    He was assassinated by one of his guards.
  • Who was the king of Persia during Alxander's invasion?
    King Darius III
  • Which Greek city state revolted aganist Alexander power?
    Thebes
  • What things did Alexander keep under his pillow every night?
    The Illiad book and a knife
  • What did Phillip use to conquer the Greek city-states?
    Phalanx and cavalry
  • Where was Alexander from?
    Macedonia
  • What was Alexander's horse name?
    Bucephalus
  • Who warmed Athenians about the Phillip II possible atttack?
    Demosthenes
  • How old was Alexander when he became king of Macedon and Greece?
    20 years old.
  • Which Greek general took Egypt and started a dynasty?
    Ptolemy
  • How did Greeks call themselves?
    Hellens
  • What did Greeks think about Macedonians?
    They were not civilized.
  • How old was Alexander when he died?
    32 years old
  • Mention two battles Alexander defeated Persian
    Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela
  • Who conquered most of the Greek city states?
    King of Macedonia Phillip II
  • What happened to Alexander's Empire after his dead?
    It was divided by his generals
  • What important bulding were there in Alexandria?
    The lighthouse (Pharos) and the library
  • What city was founded in frica by Alexander?
    Alexandria