Lesson 30 Flashcards
The ruler of a vast empire that extended from Macedonia to India in the 300s B.C.E.
Alexander the Great
A city in Egypt, founded in 332 B.C.E. by Alexander the Great; also, an ancient center of learning
Alexandria
a country that is friendly to another country in times of war
Ally
to be aware of the worth and importance of something or someone
Appreciation
a great Greek philosopher; a tutor of Alexander the Great; and the author of works on logic, science, and politics
Aristotle
a practice that is common to people of a particular group or region
Custom
To be a part of something
Involved
an ancient kingdom located north of Greece
Macedonia
(431 to 404 B.C.E.) the war fought between Athens and Sparta that involved other city-states
Pelonnesian War
to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something
Reluctantly
The term given for the period between Alexanders’ death, and the rise of the Roman Empire.
Hellenistic period
Who won the PelopennesianbWar?
Sparta
Alexander showed the influence of his teacher, Aristotle in his love of_______.
Greek culture
Alexander helped unite the Greek under his rule by giving them a _______.
Common enemy
What happened to the government officials of town that surrendered to Alexander?
Got to stay in office
Why is Alexander called “Great?”
Huge area
Alexander’s goal for his empire was to bring different ______________.
Cultures to unify under one government
Alexander built cities to spread________.
Greek culture
Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt especially famous?
It was famous since it had the biggest library in the world
Alexander used religion to help him rule the Egyptians by gaining their______.
Loyalty by honoring there gods.
Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of _____.
Zeus
In Persia, Alexander allowed the Persians to _____.
Run the day-to-day business of there lands
When aAlexander reached northern India, what made him turn back?
His soldiers refused to go further
What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?
Generals fought for control
