25 c history Flashcards
1
Q
how did alexander the great die?
A
he was very weak after so much fighting, but we don’t know exactly why he died.
2
Q
what happened to alexander the great’s vast empire after he died?
A
three of his generals divided the empire amongst themselves, and began fighting each other
3
Q
what did the general ptolemy do in egypt?
A
ptolemy finished the city of alexandria, and built a library there
4
Q
what is another name for the seleucids?
A
the syrians
