Emily Flashcards
What were some characteristics of Alexander the Great?
He was physically strong and good looking.
He also had developed his mind.
How did the Greek culture change once Alexander became leader.
He United the Macedonians,The Greeks, and the Persians to invite different cultures.
When did Philip 2nd of Macedonia become leader?
Philip became ruler in 359 B.C.
What are some characteristics of Macedonia?
Macedonia was a small mountainous country North of Greece.
What did Philip want to do Asa ruler?
He wanted to spread Greek culture.
It took him a little over 20years.
Philip the great developed what in the army?
He developed an infantry formation called phalanx.
What did Philip do to local Greek officials?
He flattered them and gave them gold.
Who was demosthenes?
He was an Athenian orator, or public speaker who tried to warn the Greeks that Philip was dangerous.
Why didn’t the Greeks believe Demosthenes?
Because they were unhappy with there government and thought that Phillip would change things.
Who tried to stop the invasion between central Greece in 338 B.C.?
Thebes and Athens raised a small army.
How many cities did Alexander found in his life time?
He founded 70 cities, and named 16 Alexandria.
What did Alexander encourage?
He encouraged Greeks to settle in new city states.
What did Aristotle teach Alexander the Great?
Aristotle taught him literature,political science,geography, and biology.
When did Alexander the Great die?
In 323 B.C.
What did people trade?
From Africa and Asia came spices, ivory,increase,pearls and rare woods.
From Syria and Egypt came glass, metals,and linen.
From Greece olive oil, wine, and pottery.
From Sicily and Egypt came wheat.
