Chapter 9 Section 3

Question 1

Phillip Il

Answer 1

Became king of Macedonia in 359 BC

He was a brilliant military leader. Led Macedonia to conquer Greece

Question 2

Phalanx

Answer 2

A group of warriors who stood close together in a square

Question 3

Alexander the Great

Answer 3

The son of Phillip ll. He was one of the greatest conquerors in history.

Question 4

What territories did Alexander conquer?

Answer 4

Asia Minor, Persia, Egypt, Central Asia, and part of India

Question 5

Why did Alexander destroy Thebes?

Answer 5

The people of Thebes rebelled after his father died, so he destroyed Thebes as an example to other Greeks of what would happen if they turned against him

Question 6

Hellenistic

Answer 6

Greek-like .

Cultures which combined Persian, Egyptian, Syria, and other cultures with Greek ideas

Question 7

What 3 kingdoms were created out of Alexander’s empire after his death?

Answer 7

1. Macedonia and Greece
2. Syria
3. Egypt

Question 8

Why were these 3 kingdoms called Hellenistic?

Answer 8

They were heavily influenced by Greek ideas