Alexander the Great 1: Greece & Granicus

Question 1

who were some possible successors for when Philip died?

Answer 1

• Parmenion (general)
• Antipater (general & regent)
• Attalus (uncle of Philips wife Cleopatra)
• Amyntas I (Philip’s father)

Question 2

what was the Theban Revolt (335 BCE) & its outcome?

Answer 2

• Thebes uprising against Alexander’s rule after Philip’s death
• Thebes wanted to regain independence
• Thebes razed leading to massacre & enslavement
• Macedonian control reaffirmed over other Greek city-states

Question 3

what was the Battle of Granicus (spring, 334 BCE) and its outcome?

Answer 3

• Alexander’s army vs. Persian Empire
• Alexander led cavalry charge through river to Persians waiting on riverbed
• Persian cavalry fled → mercenaries killed & enslaved

Question 4

who was Parmenion?

Answer 4

• Philip’s most trusted general (also served under Alexander)
• commaner of advance force at Battle of Granicus
• Alexander had him executed (330 BCE) → son Philotas was accused of plotting against Alexander