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What month/year was the battle of Issus?

October 333BC

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Where is Issus

southern Turkey

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What major achievement did Alexander manage before the battle of Issus even started? (2)

he wheeled his entire army round

when Darius had arrived behind him

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Why did Alexander win at Issus? (3)

1 Darius delayed

2 Alexander attacked weak point (defended by archers)

3 Darius fled, causing panic

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How did Alexander's actions after Issus suggest good leadership? (3)

1 though wounded himself, he visited the wounded

2 speech praising outstanding & honouring dead

3 reassured Darius' relatives (Darius alive, retain royal status)

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What amusing event happened after Issus? (2)

Darius' mother confused Hephaistion with Alexander

Alexander said Hephaistion was an Alexander too

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How did Alexander defeat Tyre? (first phase) (2)

1. built causeway

2. blockaded harbour

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How did Alexander defeat Tyre? (2nd phase) (2)

1 metal chains to draw away boulders

2. ships with towers and rams to damage walls

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Which modern day country is Tyre in?

Lebanon

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When was the siege of Tyre?

332BC