Lesson 30 Vocab/ Study Guide Flashcards
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The ruler of a vast empire that extended from Macedonia to India in the 300s BCE
Alexander the Great
A city in Egypt, founded in 332 BCE 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 of someone or something
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 BCE) the war fought between Athens and Sparta that involved other city states
Peloponnesian war
To have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something
Reluctantly
The term given for the time period between Alexander’s death, and the rise of the Roman Empire
Hellenistic period
Who won the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta
Alexander showed the influence of his teacher, Aristotle in his love of ___
Greek culture
Alexander helped unite the Greeks under his rule by giving them a _____
Common enemy
What happened to the government officials of towns that surrendered to Alexander?
They kept their position
Why is Alexander called “Great”?
Most of the known world was under his power
Alexander’s goal for his empire was to bring different ________
Cultures under 1 government
Alexander built cities to spread_______
Greek culture & ideas
Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt especially famous?
Library made it the center of learning
Alexander used religion to help him rule the Egyptians by gaining their ____
Loyalty & respect by honoring their gods
Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of _______
Zeus
In Persia, Alexander allowed the Persians to _____
Keep original system of government
When Alexander reached northern India, what made him turn back?
His exhausted soldiers refused to continue
What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?
Generals fought for control