Alexander the Great and Hellenism
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What military reform did King Philip II of Macedonia implement?

  • Long thrusting spears for soldiers (correct)
  • New archery techniques
  • Use of cavalry units
  • Formation of small guerrilla squads

    • Why did Philip establish the League of Corinth?

  • To form an alliance with Persia
  • To create a unified Greek force against other city-states (correct)
  • To seek revenge on Sparta
  • To conquer Macedonian territories

    • How did Sparta respond when Philip threatened to march against them?

  • FRIEND
  • BOTH
  • NEITHER (correct)
  • ENEMY

    • What action did Alexander take against Thebes when they refused to submit to his rule?

    <p>Destroyed Thebes, killed the men, and enslaved the women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region did Alexander first invade in his conquest of Persia?

    <p>Asia Minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the emperor Darius III fleeing during the Battle of Issus?

    <p>The crumbling of the Persian army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner did Alexander punish the resistance of the city of Tyre?

    <p>Enslaved all the men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alexander establish control over Egypt after defeating the Persians?

    <p>By appointing Greek allies to key positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title did Alexander give himself after conquering the Persian Empire?

    <p>King of Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Alexander's men demand to cease their conquests in India?

    <p>They were tired and wanted to return home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Hellenization' refer to in the context of Alexander the Great?

    <p>The spread of Greek language and culture in the lands Alexander conquered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Macedonia initially considered an uncultured region by many Greeks in the south?

    <p>It was located on the outskirts of the ancient Greek world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alexander's conquests contribute to the spread of Hellenism?

    <p>By establishing Greek colonies in the conquered territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief is central to Hellenism as described in the text?

    <p>The superiority of Greek culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did King Philip II's reign influence Alexander the Great's rise to power?

    <p>By positioning Macedonia as a center of power in the Greek world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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