25 b history Flashcards
1
Q
after conquering egypt, what city did alexander the great establish in that country?
A
alexandria
2
Q
what did alexander build in the city of alexandria?
A
pharos, a giant lighthouse
3
Q
what are three of the seven wonders of the ancient world that we have studied so far?
A
the great pyramid, the hanging gardens of babylon, and the pharos lighthouse of alexandria
4
Q
after conquering most of the known world, why did alexander stop before conquering all of india?
A
his soldiers refused to go any further
