Lesson 30 Vocab/Study Guide Flashcards
the ruler of a vast empire that extended from Macedonia to India in the 300s B.C.E.
Alexander 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 a 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 the Roman Empire
Hellenistic Period
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
Alexander showed the influence of his teacher, Aristotle in his love of ____.
Greek culture
Alexander helped unite the Greeks under his rule by giving them a ______.
Common enemy
What happened to the government officials of town that surrendered to Alexander?
They stayed in office
Why is Alexander called “Great”?
Conquered most of the most known world (huge area)
Alexander’s goal for his empire was to bring different __________________________.
Cultures
Alexander built cities to spread ____.
Greek culture (ideas)
Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt especially famous?
Library made it the center of learning
Alexander used religion to help him rule the Egyptians by gaining their _____.
Respect/loyalty by honoring their gods
Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of ____.
Zeus
In Persia, Alexander allowed the Persians to ____.
Run day to day business of their land
When Alexander reached northern India, what made him turn back?
Soldiers refused to go any further
What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?
Generals fought for control
What was the lasting influence of Alexander’s conquests?
The spread of Greek culture
In order to help bring unity to his Empire, Alexander especially encouraged Macedonians to marry with _____ .
Persians
