Alexander the Great Chapter 4 Section 5

Philip II  Peloponnesian War weakened Greek city-states.  Caused a rapid decline in their military and economic power.  King Philip II of Macedonia took advantage of the weakened city-states and conquered Greece.  Philip II planned to invade Persia next but never got a chance because he was stabbed to death at his daughters wedding  Peloponnesian War weakened Greek city-states.  Caused a rapid decline in their military and economic power.  King Philip II of Macedonia took advantage of the weakened city-states and conquered Greece.  Philip II planned to invade Persia next but never got a chance because he was stabbed to death at his daughters wedding

Alexander  With the support of the army, Philip’s son Alexander declared himself king of Macedonia.  Alexander was well prepared to lead.  The great philosopher Aristotle was his mentor.  Many said he was the son of Zeus.  As a young boy, he learned to ride a horse, use weapons, and command troops.  With the support of the army, Philip’s son Alexander declared himself king of Macedonia.  Alexander was well prepared to lead.  The great philosopher Aristotle was his mentor.  Many said he was the son of Zeus.  As a young boy, he learned to ride a horse, use weapons, and command troops.

Showing Leadership  Once he became king, he promptly demonstrated that his military training had not been wasted.  When the people of Thebes, rebelled, he destroyed the city.  About 6,000 Thebans were killed  Frightened by his cruelty, the other Greek city-states quickly gave up any idea of Rebellion.  Once he became king, he promptly demonstrated that his military training had not been wasted.  When the people of Thebes, rebelled, he destroyed the city.  About 6,000 Thebans were killed  Frightened by his cruelty, the other Greek city-states quickly gave up any idea of Rebellion.

Alexander’s Goals  Alexander took control of his father’s empire at the age of 20.  Goal was to track down the Persian King Darius.  Take over lands that his father could not take.  Wanted to extend the empire to India.  Alexander took control of his father’s empire at the age of 20.  Goal was to track down the Persian King Darius.  Take over lands that his father could not take.  Wanted to extend the empire to India.

Alexander’s Career  Alexander would push his troops for over 12 years to the end of his empire.  They would battle for most of those years.  His armies would take Babylon, Egypt and India.  After winning a fierce battle against India his soldiers would march some 200 miles further but their morale was low.  Alexander would push his troops for over 12 years to the end of his empire.  They would battle for most of those years.  His armies would take Babylon, Egypt and India.  After winning a fierce battle against India his soldiers would march some 200 miles further but their morale was low.

Alexander’s Empire

Too much Too Long  Alexander would lose many of his troops and become ill because of his travels.  Marched more than 11,000 miles.  Alexander would die at the age of 32.  Never lost a battle,  Extended his empire further than anyone in history.  What did he accomplish though?  Alexander would lose many of his troops and become ill because of his travels.  Marched more than 11,000 miles.  Alexander would die at the age of 32.  Never lost a battle,  Extended his empire further than anyone in history.  What did he accomplish though?

Greatest Achievements 1. Land 2. Strength of Army 3. Spread of the Greek Culture to all of the lands he took. This became known as the Hellenistic culture. 1. Land 2. Strength of Army 3. Spread of the Greek Culture to all of the lands he took. This became known as the Hellenistic culture.