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He destroyed it and sold its people into slavery as a warning to other Greek cities not t revolt as Thebes had done. He needed stability in Greece to secure his rear during the intended assault on the Persian Empire which he tok over from his assassinated father Philip II.
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Why did Alexander the great destroy Thebes after he conquered it?
Alexander the great destroyed Thebis after he conquered it as an example to others.
What city in Boeotia was destroyed by Alexander the Great?
Thebes, as a warning to other cities not to rebel.
Why did Athens surrender so quickly to Alexander the Great?
Alexander had destroyed Thebes and sold its people into slavery as a warning to other cites.
Why did Alexander destroy Thebes?
Alexander destroyed Thebes because he was using it as an example to other Greeks of what would happen if they turned against him.
City destroyed by alexander to prove he was ready to be king?
Thebes
How old was Alexander the Great when he commanded his own army?
Alexander the Great Became in leadership at the age of 20 when his father was killed at his daughters wedding. Many hated the fact that he was king, Thebes (a City State)rebelled and Alexander destroyed them.
What was the punishment if they disrespected Alexander the Great?
Death. Thebes rebelled when he first took power and he destroyed Thebes, killed 6,000, and the remaining were sold into slavery. After that all thoughts of rebelling were given up.
Who is house was the only one left standing when thebes was destroyed by Alexander the great?
When Thebes was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 335 BC, the only house left standing belonged to the poet Pindar. This was a significant moment, as Alexander aimed to make a statement by demolishing the city as a warning to other Greek city-states. Pindar's house was spared, possibly due to his esteemed status and contributions to Greek culture.
Who is house was the only one standing when Thebes was destroyed by Alexander?
Pindar's the poet
Why did Alexander burn down Persepolis?
Alexander wanted to be on good terms but they refused he sent troops to destroy it as a warning to other city-states what the consequences.
What did Alexander the Great do in Thebes?
When it revolted, he captured the city and sold its inhabitants into slavery.
Did Alexander the great unite the greek states?
He did it by force - they were not 'united', they were under his control. When Thebes revolted, he destroyed the city and sold its inhabitants into slavery as a warning to the others.
