Macedon And The Hellenistis World Flashcards
Macedonian conquest
Macedonia was a poor land led by kings
King Philip, II lead Macedonia
Macedonian conquest
Macedonia was a poor land led by kings
King Philip, II lead Macedonia
What did King Philip II do
He wanted the northern Aegean area, undermined, Athenian, control, and took amphipolis, which strengthened his military
Invasion of Greece
After Macedonia, taking control of cities, they became a threat to Athens, resulting in Philip winning and Athens, losing during battle King Philip, second died with plans to invade Persia
How did King Phillip II take over Greece?
Greek leaders were killed and replaced by Macedonians
Cities that fell under Phillips hand, had to obey him and support him
What happened after King Philip the second death?
His son Alexander the third inherited plans to conquer Persia
How was Persias empire during Alexander III succession
Persia was very large and wealthy having inexperienced leader Darius III
They were vulnerable and hard to control with internal uprisings
Conquest of Persia
Alexander cross Persia in Asia, minor winning a victory in this battle he won the devotion of his soldiers with a speech
He captured all coastal cities, cutting preciously off with another charge in Syria, breaking the main Persian army line
Later Alexander refusing peace, peace offerings from Darius. The Egyptians welcomed him as a liberator and king.
Burned the capital of Persia for a show of revenge
Pursuing to kill Darius found him dead from his own people
