Alexander the Great and the League of Corinth

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He relinquished half of his kingdom to Alexander in a peace agreement.
He directly confronted Alexander in battle without allies.
He fled from battle, causing his own soldiers to lose respect for him. (correct)
He underestimated the loyalty of his own soldiers.

He treated them with respect and as honored guests. (C) Signup and view all the answers

It led to a decisive victory for Alexander, solidifying his control over Persia. (D) Signup and view all the answers

It showcased his profound connection to Greek culture that impacted the entire world. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A blend of Greek culture with local cultures. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Because they were exhausted from constant fighting and campaigns. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Persian model of government, including satrapies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

It created uncertainty because Alexander died before the child's birth, leading to future instability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Goal to invade Persia and conquer it.

Alexander decides to flatten the entire city of Thebes due to rebellion and because the city-states did not respect him.

To inspire that he has boldness again.

City named after his horse Bucephalus.

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Mix of Greek and other cultures combined

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Alexander believed they thought he was full of himself/arrogant. Thus they had no respect for him.

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Roxane expected with child and no inheritance was to be passed onto the possible child.

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The League of Corinth's goal is to invade Persia and conquer it.
Specifically, the Ionian city states in Asia Minor want to put some of their overpopulated people there.
Alexander III/the Great was about 20 years old.
Thebes rebels, and Alex decides to flatten the entire city, destroying it except for the houses of poets and other specific people.
Alex sells the rest as slaves.
He does this to ensure that they don't rebel again.
Darius III leaves his wife and children, so Alex takes them in nicely as guests.
Alex went to Egypt.
A Persian soldier killed Darius because he wanted Alex to rule.
Darius proposes an agreement that Alex gets half his kingdom, but Alex declines, wanting it all.
Alex renames places he conquers to Alexandria.
He names one city after his horse, Bucephalus.
The Alexandrian empire is Hellenistic, it is a mix of Greek culture combined with other cultures.
Alex adopts the Persian model of government, which includes satrapies.
Alex claims to be Zeus' son, causing trouble at home.
Due to exhaustion from fighting, Alex agrees to meet important people in his capital, Babylon.
Alex dies somewhat early, 13 years after he ruled.
It's not exactly known how he died; he's a legend.
Roxane, his wife, is pregnant when he dies, so there is no inheritance.
Alex had a half-brother.