Lesson 30 Vocab/Study Guide Flashcards

1
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the ruler of a vast empire that extended from Macedonia to India in the 300s B.C.E.

A

Alexander the Great

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A city in Egypt, founded in 332 B.C.E. by Alexander the Great; also, an ancient center of learning

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Alexandria

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3
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a country that is friendly to another country in times of war

A

ally

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4
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to be aware of the worth and importance of something or someone

A

Appreciation

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5
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a great Greek philosopher; a tutor of Alexander the Great; and the author of works on logic, science, and politics

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Aristotle

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6
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a practice that is common to people of a particular group or region

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Custom

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7
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To be a part of something

A

Involved

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8
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An ancient kingdom located north of Greece

A

Macedonia

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9
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(431 to 404 B.C.E.) the war fought between Athens and Sparta that involved other city-states

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Peloponnesian War

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10
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to have hesitation or an unwillingness to do something

A

Reluctantly

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11
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The term given for the time period between Alexander’s death, and the rise of the Roman Empire

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Hellenistic Period

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12
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Who won the Peloponnesian War?

A

Sparta

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13
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Alexander showed the influence of his teacher, Aristotle in his love of ____.

A

Greek culture

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14
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Alexander helped unite the Greeks under his rule by giving them a ______.

A

Common enemy

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15
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What happened to the government officials of town that surrendered to Alexander?

A

They stayed in office

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16
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Why is Alexander called “Great”?

A

Conquered most of the most known world (huge area)

17
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Alexander’s goal for his empire was to bring different __________________________.

A

Cultures

18
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Alexander built cities to spread ____.

A

Greek culture (ideas)

19
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Why was the city of Alexandria, in Egypt especially famous?

A

Library made it the center of learning

20
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Alexander used religion to help him rule the Egyptians by gaining their _____.

A

Respect/loyalty by honoring their gods

21
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Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of ____.

A

Zeus

22
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In Persia, Alexander allowed the Persians to ____.

A

Run day to day business of their land

23
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When Alexander reached northern India, what made him turn back?

A

Soldiers refused to go any further

24
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What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?

A

Generals fought for control

25
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What was the lasting influence of Alexander’s conquests?

A

The spread of Greek culture

26
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In order to help bring unity to his Empire, Alexander especially encouraged Macedonians to marry with _____ .

A

Persians