11.11 Effects of the War Flashcards
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Consequences of conflict between Athens and Sparta
The consequences of this conflict:
By 400 bce, much of greek’s farming land was ruined and trouble/ social upheaval was widespread
What gained strength while Greece’s power was starting to crumble
A new power was gaining strength in the north- Macedon
What happened in 338 BCE
In 338 Bce, Phillip II, king of Macedon, had the weakened city staes of greece under his control.
How did Phillip II die? What did he die before? When did he die?
He died bc he was assinated
died in 336 BCE.
He died before he was able to conquer Persia
What happened after Phillip II died?
His son Alexander became king.
What did Alexander conquer and within how many years did he conquer that?
Within the next 13 yrs of his father’s death he conquered the Persian Empire and Egypt,
What did Alexander become known as?
He became known as Alexander the Great
What did Alexander’s admiration for Greek culture lead him to do?
It led him to set up Greek rulers and introduce many Greek customs and practices in the lands he conquered. This Greek influence survived for centuries
