Alexander the Great Flashcards
1
Q
role in Greek history
A
taught by Aristotle
learned to love Greece
spread Greek language throughout the world
founded cities that became centers of learning and culture
Greek culture spreading endured for centuries
2
Q
empire divisions
A
died at age 32 SO
four generals became kings over portions of the empire
3
Q
empire divisions
A
ptolemies -took over Egypt Seleucids -Syria and Persia antigonids -Macedonia and Greece
4
Q
conquests
A
defeated Darius
took Syria
destroyed tyre
defeated Persia
5
Q
rise of Macedonia pre-Alexander
A
ruled by Philip II
United Macedonia with Greece
appreciated Greek culture
later replaced by son, Alexander who was taught by Aristotle