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Greek cavalry, like almost all cavalry forces of the time, were lightly armoured and usually armed with javelins only, keeping a safe distance from heavily-armed infantry units. Macedonian cavalry was the first to wear body cuirasses and to be more heavily armed. Another difference was that they were the first to not only fight from spear-throwing distance, but to attack infantry units in formation.
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What was a famous battle in which the ancient Greeks defeated the Persians?
Alexander the great lead the battle against Persia in 332 B.C. There were 12,500 Greek infantry, 12,00 Macedonian infantry, 7,500 Balkan infantry, 2,400 Greek cavalry, 1,800 Macedonian cavalry, 900 Balkan infantry.
WAS Cleopatra of Egyptian Descent?
No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.No, Cleopatra was of Macedonian/Greek descent.
Is the modern Macedonian language related to the ancient Macedonian language?
No, they are unrelated languages. The modern Macedonian language is a slavic language, related to Russian and Polish. The ancient Macedonian language was most likely a dialect of Greek, or at least related to Greek.
How did the ancient Greeks use cavalry?
No, they did not have guns yet. [You don't need guns to have cavalry in a pre-gunpowder era. All you need are horses and whatever military weaponry was available.] Chariots were used by the Egyptians and Sumerians, but the Hittites were the first to breed a horse large enough for a soldier to ride. Because the terrain of Greece was not conducive to large-scale cavalry operations, Greek cavalry were used mostly for scouting and skirmishing. Their Macedonian cousins to the North where the terrain was more level put a greater emphasis on cavalry. At the Battle of Chaeronea, a 16-year old Macedonian prince named Alexander and the Companion Cavalry were instrumental in defeating the Greeks led by the city-state of Thebes. Afterward, Alexander became king and defeated the Persian Army four times and the Indian Army once to carve the greatest empire the world had yet seen. Each time, he personally led the Companions which were the best heavy cavalry in the world at that time, while the general Parmenio led the Greco-Macedonian infantry phalanx. [If anyone is interested, you don't need guns to have artillery either. The Greeks had missile-launcing devices called catapaults. Greek infantry were armed with spears, swords, bows, slings, and javelins, but the principle is the same as modern infantry armed with guns. The Macedonian Companion Cavalry which united Greece and invaded Persia was considered heavy cavalry. After their contact with Persia and India, some Greek armies used war elephants as ultra-heavy cavalry.
What language did King Phillip speak?
As a Macedonian, he spoke Macedonian. But as he was pretending to be descended from Greek royalty, and as he was trying to dominate in the Greek world, he also had to speak Greek.
Is Cleopatra a greek name?
Yes, it is a Macedonian Greek name.
Is Zeus Macedonian?
The Macedonian in the region of Greece had people in ancient history who worshiped the Greek god Zeus. Being of Greek origin.
Why the could the Persians not defeat the Greeks or Macedonians?
The Persian infantry was unarmoured and could not stand up to Greek and Macedonian infantry formations, particularly after both raised cavalry forces to match those of the Persians.
What were the ancient Macedonian sports?
Ancient Macedonian sports were the same as the rest of the Greek sports
What were the Companion Cavalry?
The companion cavalry were the shock cavalry of Alexander the Great's army. they were recruited from Macedonian nobility and were very important to Alexander's success in the conquest of persia. He commanded the companions personally in many of the battles
What effect did Alexander have on Greek culture?
As a Macedonian he borrowed Greek culture.
Who was the greatest Macedonian?
Alexander the Great who was Greek
