ALEX THE GREAT NOT HELLENISTIC Flashcards
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when did alex die
323 bc
what is Diadochi
the massive empire that was divided among Alexander the Great’s generals.
This period of history was defined by constant warfare as these generals fought for control of Alexander’s empire. it formed after alexander the greats death in 323 bce
What is hellenistic period
the Hellenistic Period refers to the time after Alexander’s death when his successors created their own kingdoms and cultures that were heavily influenced by Greece.
How long was Alexander the Great’s career? What did he achieve during that time
across a twelve-year career he conquered most of the world known to Ancient Greece
When did alexander the great become king
In 336 BC, at age about the age of 20
After what did Alexander the Great become king?
he became king of Macedon following the murder of his father, Philip II.
What was Phillip II doing before he was assasinated
Philip had been consolidating power in Greece and was preparing to invade Persia when he was assassinated.
When did Alexander the Great invade Persia and with how many troops
Alexander invaded Persia in 334 BC with an army of some 30,000 troops.
What did Alexander the Great do in 331 BCE?
defeated Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC, and he took control of the Persian empire
What did Alexander the Great do after taking control of the Persian empire
Alexander then proceeded to march his army across the region of modern Afghanistan, conquering much of the area, and reaching as far as India.
What did Alexander’s troop do that made him turn back and in what year?
In 327 BC, while on campaign in India, his troops mutinied and refused to go any further. Alexander was forced to turn back and head west.
When did Alexander the Great arrive in Babylon
After making his way through the deserts of Central Asia, he arrived in Babylon in 323 BC.
When and where did Alexander the Great die
age 32, that Alexander died suddenly in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II in Babylon
First and most popular theory of Alexander the Great’s death
Alexander the Great was poisoned. It is known that he fell ill after drinking a cup of wine at a banquet in Babylon. He developed a high fever and died several days later.
who is thought to have killed Alexander. What was the killer summoned to do
Antipater, who had been the governor of Macedon during Alexander’s military invasion of Persia. Antipater had only recently been removed from his post and summoned to Babylon to meet Alexander.
Why did Alexander’s killer kill Alexander
Antipater may have feared that he was to be put to death as a punishment for corruption and it is said that he had arranged for Alexander to be poisoned by Alexander’s wine-pourer.
What is the second theory of Alexander the Great’s death? What fact is this theory based on
A second theory that has been proposed is that Alexander the Great died of malaria.
This is based on the fact that he was known to have been ill with a fever before he died.
What is the third theory of Alexander the Great’s death? What fact is this based on?
A third theory regarding the cause of his death has arisen more recently. This version suggests that Alexander the Great actually died of typhoid fever.
This is based on the fact that many of his symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, are consistent with this disease.
Why is it not possible to know the exact reason of Alexander the Great’s death
since over 2000 years have passed since his death, and Alexander’s body has long been lost, it is never know for sure what ultimately killed him.
What do many commentators tend to conclude about Alexander the Great’s death
Many commentators tend to conclude that a natural cause is most likely, since Alexander had pushed his body to its physical limits after years of war, many physical wounds, constant marching and his reputation as a heavy drinker of wine.
What did Alexander the Great’s death leave behind
left behind a massive empire that was divided among his generals called the Diadochi
What did Diadochi fight for
, fought for control of Alexander’s empire.
What did the wars of Diadochi charaterised by? What did it result in
The wars of the Diadochi were characterized by constant fighting and resulted in the breakup of Alexander’s empire into several smaller kingdoms
Most prominent generals of Diadochi
rominent generals were Ptolemy, Seleucus, Antigonus, Cassander, and Lysimachus
