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Who was Alexander III of Macedon known as?
Who was Alexander III of Macedon known as?
Alexander the Great
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Where was Alexander the Great born?
Pella, Macedonia
At what age did Alexander the Great succeed his father to the throne?
At what age did Alexander the Great succeed his father to the throne?
20
What was one of the main goals of Alexander the Great's conquests?
What was one of the main goals of Alexander the Great's conquests?
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What was the most prominent city founded as a result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
What was the most prominent city founded as a result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Accession
- Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 BC.
- At the age of 20, he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne.
Conquests and Empire
- Alexander's main goal was to fulfill his father's dream of conquering the Persian empire.
- Despite objections from his advisers and Macedonia's bankruptcy, he borrowed money to supply his troops and departed for Asia in the spring of 334 B.C.E.
- By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.
Founding of Cities and Cultural Legacy
- Alexander's conquests led to the founding of more than twenty cities, with the most prominent being the city of Alexandria in Egypt.
- He settled Greek colonists in these cities, resulting in the spread of Greek culture and the eventual dominance of Hellenistic civilization.
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Test your knowledge of the legendary conqueror with this Alexander the Great quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about his life, conquests, and impact on the Hellenistic period. How much do you know about this remarkable leader and his legacy?
