Chapter 30 - Alexander The Great

Question 1

What happened during 404 B.C.E.?

Answer 1

The Peloponnesian War ended (Sparta won).

Question 2

What happened during 338 B.C.E.?

Answer 2

King Phillip of Macedonia conquered most of mainland Greece.

Question 3

What happened during 336 B.C.E.?

Answer 3

King Phillip was murdered. His son, Alexander, is the new king.

Question 4

What happened during 334 B.C.E.?

Answer 4

King Alexander invaded the Asia Minor (Persia).

Question 5

What roles did Athens and Sparta play in the Peloponnesian War?

Answer 5

Opponents
Enemies
Fought against one another.

Question 6

Why was Alexander well trained to be a leader?

Answer 6

Because he was tutored by Aristotle who taught him public speaking, science, and philosophy.

Question 7

How did the Peloponnesian War contribute to they expansion of Macedonia?

Answer 7

It contributed because Phillip knew that the Greeks were weak and divided, so he took advantage.

Question 8

How did Alexander plan to build his empire?

Answer 8

Using terror and kindness:
Terror = burn any city down who refused to surrender, people would be sold into slavery
Kindness = any city that surrendered would keep their government officials and he would help rebuild damaged property

Question 9

What is the significance about the empire’s size and what problem that size might create.

Answer 9

Empire size = hard to conquer, very powerful

Problem = hard to control

Question 10

What are 3 examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different people of his empire.

Answer 10

1. Built Greek style cities such as marketplace (agora), temples, and theaters.
2. Spread Greek laws, art, and literature
   Soldiers and government officials spoke Greek
3. Alexandria = universities, gymnasiums, library
   Temple for Greek god (Poseidon)

Question 11

What are 3 examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.

Answer 11

1. He honored the Egyptian and Persian gods.
2. He encouraged the idea that he was a god.
3. Used religion to inspire loyalty among his people.

Question 12

What are 3 examples of hw Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered.

Answer 12

1. Adopted the original system of government from Persia.
2. Wore Persian-style clothing.
3. Encouraged marriage between Macedonia and Persia (he married daughter of Darius)

Question 13

What are 3-4 sentences that explain what happened to Alexander’s empire after he died.

Answer 13

1. Dies at 33, empire crumbles.
2. Settlers deserted the cities he built causing to cities to age.
3. His generals battled to control over land, they eventually split it up into 3 parts (Egypt, Syria, and Macedonia and Greece).