Alexander the Great Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key figures, locations, and events in the life of Alexander the Great as detailed in the study guide.

Alexander the Great

The son of King Philip and ruler of Macedonia who was one of the greatest generals of all time, built Greek Cities, and introduced Greek culture to the lands he conquered.

King Philip

The ruler of Macedonia in the northern part of Greece and the father of Alexander the Great.

Aristotle

The teacher of Alexander the Great.

Bucephalus

The horse Alexander tamed by turning it toward the Sun because it was scared of its own shadow; it was used to ride into battles and conquer the known world.

King Darius $III$

The King of Persia who was defeated by Alexander and fled from the battlefield.

Egypt

The country Alexander conquered where the inhabitants crowned him Pharaoh because they were thankful to be free of Persian rule.

Pharaoh

The title the Egyptians gave to Alexander after he freed them from the rule of Persia.

Alexandria

The city Alexander built near the mouth of the Nile River and named after himself.

India

The land Alexander reached and conquered after his thirst for control led him further east, and where his army eventually refused to go on after months of fighting.

Babylon

The location where Alexander's army returned to and where Alexander became ill and died.

Macedonia

A region located in the northern part of Greece where King Philip ruled.