Alexander the Great Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the life, battles, and legacy of Alexander the Great based on the provided study guide.

Pella

The city in Macedonia where Alexander the Great was born.

King Philip II

The King of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great.

Queen Olympias

The mother of Alexander the Great.

Aristotle

The philosopher who provided Alexander with his school learning.

Leonidas

The individual responsible for Alexander’s physical and military training.

Bucephalus

The wild horse Alexander tamed by turning it toward the sun because it was afraid of its own shadow.

Battle of Granicus

The first major battle against Persia where Alexander crossed a river to attack and was saved by Cleitus.

Cleitus

The man who saved Alexander’s life during the Battle of Granicus.

Battle of Issus

The battle against King Darius III where the Persian king made a positioning mistake and Alexander captured his family.

Battle of Gaugamela

The final, decisive battle against Darius where Alexander’s direct attack caused the Persian Empire to collapse.

King Darius III

The leader of the Persian Empire who fled during the battles of Issus and Gaugamela.

Corinthian League

A union of Greek city-states led by Macedonia with the goal of attacking Persia.

Thebes

The city Alexander destroyed after it rebelled while he was away to send a message to others.

Siege of Tyre

A military engagement where Alexander built a causeway (land bridge) to reach an island city.

Siwa

The location in Egypt where Alexander visited an oracle and was seen as a divine ruler.

Hellenism

The spread of Greek culture throughout Alexander's empire.

Parmenion

One of Alexander's top generals.

Hephaestion

Alexander’s best friend and most trusted companion.

Opis Speech

The speech Alexander gave to his angry soldiers reminding them of his sacrifices and their duty of loyalty.

“To the strongest”

The words Alexander reportedly spoke on his deathbed regarding who should follow him, leading to his empire splitting apart.