Alexander the Great

Who briefly gained hegemony over the Greek world before the rise of Macedon?

Thebes briefly gained hegemony over the Greek world before the rise of Macedon.

How did the Greeks view the Macedonians?

The Greeks considered the Macedonians semi-barbarians.

Who was the king of Macedonia before Alexander the Great?

The king of Macedonia before Alexander was Philip II.

How did Philip II of Macedonia achieve dominance over the Greek city-states?

Philip II conquered most of the major Greek city-states in twenty years.

What happened to Philip II of Macedonia?

Philip II was assassinated, and his son, Alexander, took over.

When was Alexander the Great born and when did he die?

Alexander the Great was born in 356 BCE and died in 323 BCE at the age of 33.

What was Alexander the Great’s first major conquest?

Alexander’s first major conquest was the Persian Empire, starting with Asia Minor.

Which Persian king did Alexander the Great defeat?

Alexander the Great defeated Darius III, the Persian king.

What territories did Alexander the Great conquer during his campaign?

Alexander conquered Syria, Phoenicia, Egypt, and the Persian Empire.

What title did Alexander proclaim after defeating Darius III?

After defeating Darius III, Alexander proclaimed himself King of Asia.

What was Alexander’s goal as he continued his conquests eastward?

Alexander’s goal was to merge Greece and the East, a dream he pursued through his conquests.

How did Alexander consolidate his empire?

Alexander consolidated his empire by establishing administrative systems, founding cities named Alexandria, and encouraging his officers to marry local women.

Why did Alexander’s army stop advancing in 326 BCE?

Alexander's army, exhausted after crossing the Indus River, refused to follow him further.

Where did Alexander return after his army refused to march further?

Alexander returned to Babylon after his army refused to march further.

How did Alexander the Great die?

Alexander the Great died at 33 from a fever while planning new conquests.

What happened to Alexander the Great’s empire after his death?

After Alexander's death, his generals and successors, the Diadochi, fought over his empire, which eventually split into various dynasties.

What is the "Hellenistic period"?

The "Hellenistic period" refers to the time from Alexander’s reign to the conquest of Greece by Rome, characterized by the spread of Greek culture, art, and language across Asia.

Which areas did the Greek culture, art, and language spread to after Alexander’s conquests?

Greek culture, art, and language spread across Asia, reaching as far as present-day Afghanistan.

What was Alexander’s dream regarding Greece and the East?

Alexander’s dream was to merge Greece and the East through his conquests and the integration of local cultures.

What is the significance of the cities named Alexandria?

The cities named Alexandria, founded by Alexander, symbolized his influence and the spread of Greek culture throughout the empire.