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Alexander the Great was born in ___ BCE
Alexander the Great was born in ___ BCE
356
Alexander's conquests facilitated the spread of ___ culture
Alexander's conquests facilitated the spread of ___ culture
Greek
The spread of Greek culture is known as ___
The spread of Greek culture is known as ___
Hellenism
Alexander succeeded in unifying many Greek ___-states
Alexander succeeded in unifying many Greek ___-states
One of Alexander's significant achievements was the defeat of the ___ Empire
One of Alexander's significant achievements was the defeat of the ___ Empire
Alexander's victories at Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela led to the collapse of the ___ Empire
Alexander's victories at Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela led to the collapse of the ___ Empire
Alexander established himself as a legendary ___ leader
Alexander established himself as a legendary ___ leader
Alexander's conquests facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas between different ___
Alexander's conquests facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas between different ___
Alexander's conquests stretched from Greece to Egypt and even into ___
Alexander's conquests stretched from Greece to Egypt and even into ___
Before Alexander's reign, Greece was a collection of ___-states
Before Alexander's reign, Greece was a collection of ___-states
What was the primary purpose of Alexander the Great's military conquests?
What was the primary purpose of Alexander the Great's military conquests?
What was the impact of Alexander's conquests on the political landscape of Greece?
What was the impact of Alexander's conquests on the political landscape of Greece?
Which of the following was NOT one of Alexander the Great's major military victories?
Which of the following was NOT one of Alexander the Great's major military victories?
What year was Alexander the Great born?
What year was Alexander the Great born?
What was the name given to the spread of Greek culture facilitated by Alexander's conquests?
What was the name given to the spread of Greek culture facilitated by Alexander's conquests?
What was the primary adversary of the Greeks that Alexander defeated?
What was the primary adversary of the Greeks that Alexander defeated?
What was the primary impact of Alexander's conquests on the exchange of knowledge and ideas between different cultures?
What was the primary impact of Alexander's conquests on the exchange of knowledge and ideas between different cultures?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of Alexander the Great's significance in Greek history?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of Alexander the Great's significance in Greek history?
How did Alexander the Great succeed in unifying the Greek city-states under his rule?
How did Alexander the Great succeed in unifying the Greek city-states under his rule?
What was the lasting impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the cultures of the Mediterranean, Near East, and beyond?
What was the lasting impact of Alexander the Great's conquests on the cultures of the Mediterranean, Near East, and beyond?
Flashcards
Alexander the Great's Birth Year
Alexander the Great's Birth Year
Alexander the Great was born in 356 BCE.
Hellenism
Hellenism
The spread of Greek culture after Alexander's conquests.
Alexander's Conquests
Alexander's Conquests
Military campaigns that expanded Greek influence.
Persian Empire Defeat
Persian Empire Defeat
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Greek City-States
Greek City-States
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Alexander's Goal
Alexander's Goal
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Political Unity in Greece
Political Unity in Greece
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Battle of Granicus
Battle of Granicus
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Battle of Issus
Battle of Issus
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Battle of Gaugamela
Battle of Gaugamela
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Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange
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Alexander's military leadership
Alexander's military leadership
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Hellenization
Hellenization
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Alexander's Impact on Greece
Alexander's Impact on Greece
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Alexander's Conquests Extent
Alexander's Conquests Extent
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Thermopylae
Thermopylae
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Study Notes
Alexander the Great
- Born in 356 BCE, one of the most renowned military commanders in history and the king of Macedonia.
- Conquests stretched from Greece to Egypt, Persia, and even into India, creating one of the largest empires of the ancient world.
Spread of Greek Culture
- Alexander's conquests facilitated the spread of Greek culture, known as Hellenism, throughout the regions he conquered.
- Spread of Greek language, art, architecture, philosophy, and customs.
- Had a profound and lasting influence on the cultures of the Mediterranean, Near East, and beyond.
Unification of Greece
- Before Alexander's reign, Greece was a collection of city-states often at odds with each other.
- Alexander's conquest of Greece solidified his position as leader, and he succeeded in unifying many Greek city-states under his rule.
- Continued this trend by incorporating other regions into his empire.
Defeat of Persia
- Defeat of the Persian Empire, which had been a longstanding adversary of the Greeks.
- Victories at the battles of Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela led to the collapse of the Persian Empire.
- Established Alexander as a legendary military leader.
Spread of Knowledge
- Alexander's conquests facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas between different cultures.
- Facilitated the spread of knowledge and ideas between different cultures.
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