Alexander short answer questions Flashcards
Where is Arbela?
Near Gaugamela
What had Alexander hoped to do at Gaugamela?
Defeat Darius
Why did Alexander fail to defeat Darius at Gaugamela?
Darius fled over the mountains and escaped capture.
What did Alexander do after the Battle of Gaugamela?
He proclaimed himself “King of all Asia” and headed for Babylon.
What was happening in Greece during the Battle of Gaugamela?
King Agis III of Sparta had organised a revolt against Macedonia which they lost against Antipater.
Why did Hermalaus plot to kill Alexander?
He had offended Alexander by killing a boar before Alexander did during a hunt. Alexander had him whipped and took his horse as punishment.
How did Callisthenes offend Alexander?
He refused to carry out proskynesis which lead to the practice being dropped entirely.
When and how did Callisthenes die?
He died in 327BC by hanging.
What happened to Hermalous?
Executed
What did Alexander think of Callisthenes’ guilt?
He did not think he was guilty but had him arrested anyway.
What effect did the death of Callisthenes have on the army?
They were not bothered and achieved success in Bactria shortly afterwards.
Who did Alexander marry in Susa?
Barsine and Parysatis
Who was Hephaistion married to in Susa, and why?
Drypetis. She was Barsine’s sister and therefore Hephaistion and Alexander’s children would be related.
How many men excluding Hephaistion and Alexander were married in Susa?
90
What happened after the weddings?
Alexander wanted to settle all debts or army and requested men report debts. There was reluctance in men, afraid Alexander would punish them for extravagance.
