Alexander’s Empire

TERMS & NAMES 
1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
• Philip II - ruler of macedon. (started 359 BCE). wanted to conquer Persian empire. father of alexander the great. husband of Olympus.
• Macedonia - a country in southeastern Europe, formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia
• Alexander the Great - son of Philip II and Olympus. born 356 BCE. Known as the great. known for quick wit and intelligence. He wanted to conquer the world. Conquered the world. tamed Bucephalus at 13.
• Darius III - was the last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, from 336 BC to 330 BC. 

 USING YOUR READING GUIDE
2. Which of Alexander’s conquests do you think was the most significant? Why?
Alexander's conquest that was the most significant was his conquest of Persia because it inspired him to continue on conquering.

 MAIN IDEAS
3. How was Philip II able to conquer Greece?
Greece had just ended the Peloponnesian War and the city-state became weak.
4. Philip II’s goal was to conquer Persia. Why did Alexander continue his campaign of
conquest after this goal had been achieved?
After that he wanted more victories and wanted to conquer everything to the end off the continent.
5. What happened to Alexander’s empire after his death?
Three of his generals spilt it up between themselves and ruled their own empire.

 READING GUIDE
1. Led soldiers across Hellespont into Anatolia
goal: to carry out his father's plan to invade/conquer Persia
results: alexander smashed persian defenses
2. Launched surprise attack against Persians near Issus
goal: to take over Anatolia with a complex plan
results: Darius III fled and Alexander took over Anatolia
3. Rejected Darius’ peace settlement of all lands west of Euphrates River
goal: To conquer the entire Persian empire
results: Alexander took over Persia
4. Launched a phalanx attack followed by a cavalry charge at Gaugamela
goal: The goal was to conquer Persia overall
results: Alexander launch a major phalanx attack and his victory ended all of Persia's power
5. Led army into Indus Valley
goal:he planned to reach the edge of the farthest continent
results: the soldiers were tired and they all returned home to babylon

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