15 Questions
What military reform did King Philip II of Macedonia implement?
Long thrusting spears for soldiers
Why did Philip establish the League of Corinth?
To create a unified Greek force against other city-states
How did Sparta respond when Philip threatened to march against them?
NEITHER
What action did Alexander take against Thebes when they refused to submit to his rule?
Destroyed Thebes, killed the men, and enslaved the women
Which region did Alexander first invade in his conquest of Persia?
Asia Minor
What event led to the emperor Darius III fleeing during the Battle of Issus?
The crumbling of the Persian army
In what manner did Alexander punish the resistance of the city of Tyre?
Enslaved all the men and women
How did Alexander establish control over Egypt after defeating the Persians?
By appointing Greek allies to key positions
What title did Alexander give himself after conquering the Persian Empire?
King of Kings
Why did Alexander's men demand to cease their conquests in India?
They were tired and wanted to return home
What does the term 'Hellenization' refer to in the context of Alexander the Great?
The spread of Greek language and culture in the lands Alexander conquered
Why was Macedonia initially considered an uncultured region by many Greeks in the south?
It was located on the outskirts of the ancient Greek world
How did Alexander's conquests contribute to the spread of Hellenism?
By establishing Greek colonies in the conquered territories
What belief is central to Hellenism as described in the text?
The superiority of Greek culture
How did King Philip II's reign influence Alexander the Great's rise to power?
By positioning Macedonia as a center of power in the Greek world
Learn about Alexander the Great, the Greek king and conqueror who spread Greek culture and language through Hellenization during his conquests from Greece to modern-day Pakistan.
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