ALEXANDER THE GREAT

What two events do historians use to mark the end of Hellenistic Era?

Alexander's death and when Rome annexed Greece into it's empire in 146 BC

Why was Alexander called, "Alexander the Great"?

Because of all of his achievements.

Where was Macedonia located?

Europe

What were Alexander's thoughts on keeping or eliminating the cultures of conquered lands?

First, he would spread Greek culture and ideas. Second, he would use religion to inspire loyalty. Third, he would show respect for the cultures he had conquered, and even adopt some of their customs.

2 regions or empires included in Alexander's empire.

Greek and egypt

How old was Alexander when he died?

He was 33.

How did Alexander plan to build his empire?

His plan was to create an empire by using a strategy of both terror and kindness.

What did Alexander's father ultimately want to accomplish?

Invade Persia

Who was Alexander's father?

King Philip II

How did the Peloponnesian War contribute to the expansion of Macedonia?

Macedonia became stronger while everyone was fighting.

Where did the name for the Peloponnesian War come from?

Peloponnese, the peninsula that extends south from mainland Greece. Sparta was located here.

what happened to Alexander's empire after he died?

Settlers left the cities he had built, and the cities fell into ruin. His generals fought to control the empire. Eventually, his land was divided into three kingdoms. Egypt became one kingdom. Syria in the Middle East was the second kingdom. Macedonia and Greece made a third kingdom.

Who was the winner of the Peloponnesian War?

Sparta

Who fought in these wars and for how long?

The Athens and Spartans for 27 years.

What two significant institutes of knowledge did Ptolemy establish in Alexandria?

a library and a museum

five ways that showed Alexander as a military genius.

created a fast moving light infantry force, heavily armed cavalry, brought doctors to the war to treat the hurt, brought engineers who built military machines, He took Greek and Macedonian armies and fashioned them into a juggernaut.

Why would an ancient Greek ruler be given the title "Great"?

had a strong military, able to conquer a lot of land, help future of empire,

3 examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.

honored Egyptian and Persian gods, with the same respect he'd give the greek gods, promoted the idea that he was a god, required all Greeks to consider him the son of Zeus