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Alexander the Great
One of the most successful commanders of all time, Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) was the king of Macedonia and the creator of the largest empire in ancient history, from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas.
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How was Alexander able to convince the greek to join him?
he gained greek support by giving them stuff to make them happy wink wink nudge nudge
When did Alexander the Great battle the Greek empire?
There was no Greek empire to battle. Greece was hundreds of independent city-states, some of which from time to time formed defensive leagues. Alexander's father king Philip II of Macedonia (with son Alexander as one of his commanders) progressively overcame these cities and leagues in mainland Greece, and was appointed Hegemon (leader), and planned a campaign in Asia against the Persian Empire. On his death Alexander inherited the kingship of Macedonia and Hegemon of Greece, and continued on with his father's plan to defeat the Persian Empire, and establish his own.
After Alexander the Great died why did his empire fall apart?
His generals split up the empire and formed their own kingdoms (today we call them the Hellenistic Kingdoms).
What title did the Egyptians give to Alexander?
During his life, Alexander conquered the known world. He controlled Greece, captured Persia and Egypt and built many cities throughout his conquests, many named after him [Alexandria]. He was king of Macedonia and Pharaoh of Egypt.
When Alexander the Great heard about rebellions after Philip was killed what did he do?
When Alexander heard about the rebelilon , after the death of Prince Philip, they thought that Alexander was a young boy and they could knock him of and take power. But Alexander crushed them and took power for himself.
Was Alexander better general than Darius?
As he defeated his armies three times and disabled his fleet, it would seem so.
Did Alexander the great invade India before Egypt?
No, Alexander went from first went south from the Anatolian peninsula swept down and took out Tyre and Sidon along the Phoenician coast and then went down into Egypt, where he was recognized as a God. He also founded Alexandria there before heading to Mesopotamia and then Persia, where he defeated Porus at Gaugamela. He then went through Persia and then further East into India. Egypt was relatively early in his conquests.
Why Alexander the great would order his army to shave?
In military contexts to this day, soldiers shave first to prevent parasites (e.g. lice) that result from close quarters and also to minimize lengths of hair that might interfere with combat (e.g. you don't want an enemy to be able to grab your beard or long hair). By extension, then, grooming becomes ritualistic before battle for many soldiers even if it's not technically necessary, and most military units have strict grooming and hygiene rules.
Why does Alexander the great have 'the great' at the end of his name?
Because he was known for being the greatest military ruler of eternity. He has always been the greatest Emperour of all time
and because Alexander is a great name:-)
Where was Alexander the greats museum library found?
Alexander's great library was located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was unique with the amount of knowledge and the sheer amount of books it contained. In ancient days, scholars from all over the world came to study at the library.
What was the military goal that Alexander inherited from his fatherPhilip of Macedon?
The goal that they had in common was to conquer the Persian empire.
What year did Alexander the great and his armies enter the heartland of Persia?
He crossed into the Persian Empire in Asia Minor in 334 BCE, and entered Persia itself in 331 BCE.
The city of Alexandria was famous for being the cultural and center during the Roman era?
intellectual
What is the three continents Alexander build his empire?
Alexander built his empire on the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa.
Why is Alexander the Great such an important figure in history?
Alexander the Great was significant because he conquered much of the "eastern known world" of the day and, while his empire didn't survive him, the Hellenistic influences he seeded throughout the region did last and influenced the civilizations of the region.
Did Alexander the Great attempt to conquer China?
Not by a very long way. He turned back when he was just into India, and died on the way home. He is supposed to have received envoys from the Far East, but just how Far is uncertain.
Alexander the Great did not conquer China. He only got as far as the Indus River in India
What lands were included in Alexander's Empire?
His empire included: Macedonia, Asia Minor (Turkey), Persia, and Egypt. He also conquered the island of Cyprus.
Who split up alexander's empire after he died?
His generals after his death divided the empire up between them.
As Alexander was a world conquer and was never defeated in battle. He spread Hellenstic culture, the Greek culture.
Who became king of Macedonia after Philip?
Alexander the Great took up the throne of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia because he was King Philip's II son.
How did Alexander the Great beat the elephant army?
The army King Porus had elephants as part of its centre. It was an army of infantry and cavalry, with the elephants as the equivalent of today's tanks.
The elephants were held by the pikes of the Macedonian phalanx, and separated so that they could not break the whole Macedonian line. Some were turned back on their own troops and broke them up, some passed through the Macedonian line and were dealt with in the rear.
What happened to Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great, the legendary king of Macedonia in the fourth century B.C., died at the age of 33 in 323 B.C. His death is shrouded in mystery. Some believe that he died from disease and others believe poison. Several theories include arsenic poisoning, an ascending spinal infection such as spondylitis or meningitis, malaria, poisoning by Antipater (a Macedonian general), typhoid fever, and West Nile Virus.
