Lesson 30 Vocab And Study Guide Flashcards
the ruler of a vast empire that extended from Macedonia to India in the 300s B.C.E.
Alexzander the great
a city in Egypt, founded in 332 B.C.E. by Alexander the Great; also, an ancient center of learning
Alexandria
a country that is friendly to another country in times of war
Ally
to be aware of the worth and importance of something or someone
Appreciation
a great Greek philosopher; a tutor of Alexander the Great; and the author of works on logic, science, and politics
Aristotle
a practice that is common to people of a particular group or region
Custom
To be part of something
Involved
an ancient kingdom located north of Greece
Macedonia
431 to 404 B.C.E.) the war fought between Athens and Sparta that involved other city-states
Peloponnesian war
to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something
Reluctantly
The term given for the time period between Alexander’s death and the rise of Romeo Empire
Hellenistic
Who won the Peloponnesian war
Sparta
Alexander showed the influence of his teacher Aristotle in his love of
Appreciation for Greek culture
Alexander helped untie the Greek under hsi rule by giving them a
Common enemy
What happened to the gov officials of town that surrendered to Alexander
Allowed to stay in office
Why is Alexander called Great
Most of the know work was in his rule
Alexander goal for his empire was to bring different
Different peoples culture under one government
Alexander built cities to spread
Greek culture
Why was the city of Alexander in Egypt
Library biggest leaning center
Alexander used religion to help him rule the Egyptian by gaining their
Respect
Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of
Zesus
In Persia Alexander allowed the Persians to
Run day-to-day business of their lands
When Alexander reached northern India what made him turn back
His army didn’t want to keep going
What happened to Alexander empire after he died
His empire collapsed generals fought for control
What was the lasting influence of Alexander’s conquest
Spread Greek culture
In order to help bring unity to his empire Alexander especially encouraged Macedonia to marry with
Persians
