Chapter 28 and 30 S.S!
Write three examples of how Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered.
1.He borrowed Persian customs and the Persian system of government.
Summarize what happened at the Battle of Plataea.
After Salamis, Xerxes and his solider fled back across the Hellespont. Athens and Spartans joined together.
Write three or four sentences that explain what happened to Alexander's empire after he died.
Alexander died and his empire fell apart. His generals fought each other for control. His empire eventually divided into 3 different kingdoms.
Why was it important that the Greeks won the Persian wars?
The Greek victory ended any future threat from Persia.
How did the Peloponnesian War contribute to the expansion of Macedonia?
The Greeks were weak from fighting the Peloponnesian War so Philip of Macedonia was able to easily to conquer them.
How did Alexander plan to build his empire?
using a strategy of both terror and kindness.
Write three examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different peoples of his empire.
1 .The building of Greek styled homes He established Geek style city states that included temples, market places, and theaters.
Write three examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.
1.He honored Egyptian and Persians gods.
Write three examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different peoples of his empire.
2.Greeks moved to these new city states and brought with them Greek laws, arts, and literature.
Write three examples of how Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered.
2.He encouraged marriage between Macedonians and Persians.
Write three examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.
2.Promoted the idea that he was a god.
Write three examples of how Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered.
3.He himself married the eldest daughter of Darius III, a Persian king he had defeated.
Write three examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different peoples of his empire.
3.He insisted that only Greek be spoken.
Write three examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.
3.He used religion to encourage his people to be loyal.
Summarize what happened at the Battle of Salamis.
After Thermopylae Athens left the city and the Persians burned Athens. The leader of the Athens navy the Themistocles thought he could defeat the Persian navy by fighting in the narrow channels. he set a trap by sending a message that he was going to switch sides. king Xerxes fell for it allowing his navy to be surrounded by the Greeks. 300 Persian ships sank.
What roles did Athens and Sparta play in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta began fighting and Sparta won the war. Sparta became the most powerful city-state at the time.
How did King Darius rule the Persian Empire?
He divided in into 20 provinces and established a way to collect taxes and he appointed people to rule each province.
Why was Alexander well trained to be a leader?
He was tutored by Aristotle in the following areas: public speaking, science, and philosophy.
Summarize what happened at the Battle of Marathon.
King Darius was furious because the Greece refused to pay taxes. He used clever military strategies. He blocked in on three sides.
After the Ionian Revolt, King Darius of Persia was determined to conquer the city-states of mainland Greece. Darius was furious. In 490 B.C.E., he sent about 15,000 foot soldiers and cavalry [cavalry: soldiers who ride on horses] across the Aegean Sea by boat to Greece. The first was better weapons. The second factor that helped the Athenians defeat the Persians was military strategy. Miltiades assembled his army across a narrow valley.
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Alexander hoped that Greek ideas, customs, and traditions would blend with the diverse cultures of the people he had conquered.In time, the city of Alexandria became one of the ancient world's most important centers of trade and learning.
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He allowed Persian governors to run the day-to-day business of their lands.
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The Persians started out as a small group of nomads, in what is now Iran.
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To get this army from Persia to Greece, Xerxes chose to cross the Hellespont (HEL-uh-spont), a narrow sea channel between Europe and Asia. [Hellespont: a long, narrow body of water between Europe and the present-day country of Turkey]
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Write a caption for the map that explains what is significant about the empire's size and what problems that size might create.
People need food
How did the Persians build their empire?
They conquered their neighbors of Egypt, Asia Minor, Mes-optima, and parts of India and Europe
What happened during the Ionian Revolt, and why was it important?
What happened during the Ionian Revolt, and why was it important?
Summarize what happened at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Xerxes army crossed the Hellespont and marched to Greece. Athens used its navy to fight the Persians at sea, and Sparta attempted to stop the Persian, but a Greek trader showed the Persians a secret path that allowed the Persians to surround the Spartans. All the Spartan solders where killed.