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He was assassinated on the eve of his departure on the campaign. His son Alexander carried out his plan.

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What did Alexander think of conquering the Persian Empire?

He took over the task from his father after king Philip was assassinated on the eve of his departure for Asia.


Who brought an end to the political independence of Greek city states by conquering the Persian Empire?

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Who was Alexander the III?

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How did Alexander fulfill the wishes of his father Philip 2?

After his assassination, he continued on with Philip's planned conquest of the Persian Empire.


Who did not invade the Persian Empire?

Philip of Macedonia, being assassinated on the eve of his departure.


What empire did Alexander the Great determine to conquer?

The Persian Empire - he inherited the plan from his assassinated father Philip II.


Why did Alexander decide to attack the Persian Empire?

He took over his father Philip II 's plan and preparations after Philip was assassinated.


Why did Philip II of Macedonia invade the Persian Empire?

He planned to take over the Persian Empire. However he was assassinated on the eve of departure and his son Alexander took over and did the job.


Was King Philip the one who attacked the Persian Empire but was unsuccessful?

King Agsilaus II of Sparta began a successful attack on the Persian Empire In Asia Minor but was recalled to deal with problems at home. Sixty years later King Phillip II of Macedonia planned and organised the assault on the Persian Empire, but was assassinated on the eve of his departure. His son Alexander II (later called The Great) took over the project and succeeded.


What did King Philip II need in order to conquer the Persian Empire?

Not be assassinated on the eve of his departure for Asia.