Alexander the great

Question 1

King Philip II

Answer 1

Dreamed of taking control of Greece and then moving against Persia to seize its vast wealth. He hoped to avenge the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 B.C

Question 2

Macedonia

Answer 2

located north of Greece, hd a rough terrain and cold climate.

Question 3

Who were the Macedonians?

Answer 3

hardy people who lived in mountain villages rather than city-states.

Question 4

Alexander the great

Answer 4

Son of Phillip, taught by Aristotle to lead the empire and expand it with his military knowledge and accomplishments.

Question 5

Darius III

Answer 5

Persian king, raised a huge army of 50-75 thousand men to face Macedonians near Issus.

Question 6

What is Hellenistic culture?

Answer 6

Alexander would often mixed Greek culture with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences, blending it to become Hellenistic culture.

Question 7

What is Alexandria?

Answer 7

the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization, heavy trade with lots of traditions and customs of all different cultures.

Question 8

Who was Euclid?

Answer 8

was a highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria. He wrote the “Elements”