Alexander the Great Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who was Alexander’s tutor?
Aristotle
What hero was Alexander a descendant of?
Achilles
When did Alexander cross into Asia?
334 BC
What was the purpose of Asia/ Why did he go?
Pan-Hellenic invasion to free Ionian Greeks and avenge Xerxes’ invasion of 480
Does Alexander make a grand gesture at Asia?
Yes
What happens at Battle of Granicus?
Occurs in 334 BC- Greeks told Persians not to fight- Persians refused- Alexander wins- cross river to fight- Cleitus stopped Spithridates from killing Alexander- cuts off his arm
What does Alexander do after Granicus?
Splits force- sends general Parmenius east- Alexander goes south to capture coast- meet up at Gordion (famous knot)
What happens at Battle of Issus?
Occurs in 333 BC- Alexander heads toward Babylon- Darius III cuts off Alexander’s communication- Alexander wins- takes family of Darius III- nice to them- Darius flees with Greek mercenaries
What happens at Tyre?
Alexander wants to sacrifice- Tyrians said no- Alexander captured the city- freed Greeks from Persian rule- now he is Pharoah of Egypt
Who does Alexander marry?
Roxane- Afghanistan princess
What happens at Gaugamela?
Occurs in 331- Darius flees- Alexander pursues- Regional governor Bessus kills Darius- Alexander kills Bessus- Alexander occupies Babylon
What does Alexander do at Persepolis?
Burns the palace down
Who does Alexander leave his empire to?
The strongest
