Quaestio: Does Alexander deserve the title “the great”? Nunc Agenda: Clear everything off your desk. Quiz!

I. Macedonia Attacks Greece A. Macedonia was a powerful kingdom that lay north of Greece. B. After training a vast army, Philip began taking over the Greek city-states. C. The Macedonians defeated the Greeks at the Chaeronea. After this battle, Philip controlled all of Greece.

II. Alexander Builds an Empire A. Philip’s son, Alexander ( BCE), inherited a strong kingdom. B. He won his first victory against the Persians at the Granicus River. C. Through his conquests he established a large and powerful empire.

Alexander was carried by his beloved horse Bucephalus into many battles.

The Phalanx Used as a brute-force breakthrough formation. Philip made the Phalanx a versatile weapon, with the ability to advance, hold and retreat in good order. It was primarily used as a holding force while the Companion cavalry delivered the main blow against the enemy.

Companion Calvary

III. Alexander’s Military Campaigns A. Conquered Asia Minor in 10 years B. Defeated the Persian Empire C. Took control of Egypt and established Alexandria D. Finally stopped in India E. After his death, Alexander's empire was split into several kingdoms

Depictions of the Battle of River Hydaspes

IV. Hellenistic Era A. Conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to a blending Greek and indigenous cultures and the development of Hellenistic culture B. Shaped future civilizations

Depiction of Alexandria Egypt: Example of Hellenism (the spread & blending of Greek culture )

Cultural Diffusion Greek Persian Greek Persian = Hellenistic = Hellenistic Indian Greece Indian Greece Egyptian Egyptian This is a blending of many cultures to This is a blending of many cultures to make a new culture. make a new culture.

356 B.C 323 B.C 356 BC Alexander the Great is born. 338 BC Battle of Chaeronea 336 BC Death of King Phillip and Crowning of Alexander the Great as ruler of Macedonia 334 BC Battle of the Granicus River 332 BC The Siege of Tyre 331 BC Foundation of Alexandria and Battle of Gaugamela 327 BC Marriage to Roxane and the Beginning of the Indian Quest 326 BC Battle of River Hydaspes 324 BC Troops mutiny at Opis 323 BC The Death of Alexander the Great Alexander The Great

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