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One word. Vanity. Hubris.
He was obsessed with leaving his legacy and being remembered across his empire.
In times before people invented the idea of an afterlife, they could live on in people's memories - if people remembered them. Everyone remembered Achilles, even though he was a callous murderer, because the bards sang of him. So self-important people tried to be remembered. Alexander's naming of over 30 cities Alexandria after himself reflected this. He even named a city after his trusty horse Bucephalus to keep his name alive, and similarly favoured some of his generals.
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How many cities were named Alexandria in honor of Alexander the great?
about 70 cities were named after Alexander the great
Why do you think there are so many cities named Alexandria on map?
Well, honey, back in the day, ol' Alexander the Great had a bit of an ego and decided to name a bunch of cities after himself. So, you've got Alexandria in Egypt, Virginia, and a whole bunch of other places. It's like he wanted to make sure everyone knew who was in charge, bless his heart.
Who did Alexander think should lead the country?
Himself as king.
Why did Alexander the Great think he was a god?
Alexander thought he was divined because, when he was going to pay respect to the other religions he had concurred the priest called him a god, so and so it was just luck he thought he as a god after that.
Why do you think Alexander planned to destroy some of the cities he conquered and sell the people into slavery?
Because he was an amoral warmonger
How many cities were named Alexandria in honor of Alexander the great?
about 70 cities were named after Alexander the great
Why do you think Alexander name to so many cities after himself?
So when people live there, they think about Alexander.
Why do you think Alexander the great named so many cites after him?
I think he named so many cities after him because he owned them.
Why do you think there are so many cities named Alexandria on map?
Well, honey, back in the day, ol' Alexander the Great had a bit of an ego and decided to name a bunch of cities after himself. So, you've got Alexandria in Egypt, Virginia, and a whole bunch of other places. It's like he wanted to make sure everyone knew who was in charge, bless his heart.
How many continents did Alexander the Great take over?
I think two... no, one. If you mean the whole continent, then one continent. He did name cities after himself like Alexandria and Alexandropolis.
Who did Alexander think should lead the country?
Himself as king.
What cities did African Americans migrate from Texas?
I think one of the cities were named Harlem.
Are there cities named Hannah?
i don't think so but there is some named Montana
What are towns and cities named after the fords at US?
The answer takes time. I think a lot. I am not saying the answer. But Clue : There are 10 towns and cities which are named after fords in United States
Why did Alexander the Great think he was a god?
Alexander thought he was divined because, when he was going to pay respect to the other religions he had concurred the priest called him a god, so and so it was just luck he thought he as a god after that.
Why do you think Alexander planned to destroy some of the cities he conquered and sell the people into slavery?
Because he was an amoral warmonger
Are there any cities named Massachusetts in the US?
Well, probably. I think there could be one in Florida?
