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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 many brothers and sisters did Alexander the great have?
He had two kids; one by a Persian concubine, Barsine called Herakles, and one by his wife Roxane called Argos Alexander IV. Herakles died at 17. Alexander died after a 13 year reign, at age 32.
How has Alexander the Great's legacy impact modern society?
Let me answer with a question. Would Christianity exist today if Alexander hadn't make Greek language and Philosophy worldwide known? Christians can believe that God would device another plan but history has already happen. Without Alexander's spreading of Hellenism the apostles and fathers of Christianity would not have found the fertile ground to introduce the new faith. As W.R Inge has written "Platonism is part of the vital structure of Christian theology, with which no other philosophy, I venture to say, can work without friction."
What ancient countries were conquered by Alexander the Great?
Alexander inherited the hegemony of a united Greece, freed the Greeks of Asia minor and conquered the lands of the Persian Empire including Syria, Afghanistan and Egypt and also the land all the way to Pakistan and parts of India.
Describe some of the accomplishments of Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great founded new colonies and trade routes, and conquered over 70 cities like Alexandria. He is considered the greatest soldier and general ever. He spread Greek culture throughout the Persian empire. He was involved with military upgrades. He planned to merge the Macedonian and the Persians into one ruling group in order to run his empire more efficiently. He had conquered a lot of lands by the time of his death at age 33.
What was Alexander the Great recognized for?
I believe he was famous for ruling the world.
This is afew information about him:
Alexander became one of the greatest generals in history. When he conquered the Persians he honored their soldiers and commander who had died in battle. When he had won a battle, he combined the remaining soldiers of the enemy with his army to form a greater army. He usually did not allow his soldiers to mistreat the conquered people.He suffered along with his soldiers when they were at war. If they didn't have water or food, he would not accept food or drink either. When the soldiers were walking, he walked also and refused to ride or be carried. He set an example for his troops.
How did Alexander the great treat the people he conquarede?
In his meteoric conquest and rule of most of the civilized world in and around the Mediterranean Basin in the 4th century BC/BCE, Alexander the Great generally practiced the policy of 'syncretism.' Meaning 'joining' or 'combining,' this policy led Alexander and his aides to allow conquered peoples to retain some of their own customs, values, and beliefs while also introducing many Greek ways, which resulted in a new culture generally labeled as 'Hellenistic.'
Why did Alexander the Great stop his conquest?
History books record that Alexander's Army which had HUGE cavalry came to a grinding halt when faced by gigantic Elephant based armies of Hindu Kings of Hindustan (Modern day India). In present context Alexander was stopped at the India's north-western most state Punjab's border. The horses being frightened of bigger animals (elephants) would not march forward, handicapping Alexander cavalry. Watch award winner Hollywood epic movie called "Alexander" to learn more.
Another reason would be that his armies would refuse to go any further having just conquered his huge empire. Thus he could not add any more territory to his empire. It is even said that he wept on his deathbed because there was no more land to conquer.
What lands did Alexander the Great conquer?
Persia
Alexander the Great of Macedonia, possibly regarded as the greatest ever military commander, led his army from Greece through Turkey to what is now Iran, Persia, through to what is now Pakistan, parts of India & Afghanistan . . . . . Notable victories include Guatamela, the Hydaspes, the Granicus & Issue's.
Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Syria, & what is now parts of Pakistan, India & Afghanistan.
He conquered Greece, Egypt, Persia, and part of the Indus Valley in India and named many cities after himself, like Alexandria in Egypt which became a center of commerce for Hellenistic culture.
Egypt, the Middle East and central Asia.
What were the major consequences of Alexander's death?
The end of the Persian Empire, for a start, although whether that was a bad thing or not is debatable. And... The warring factions that arose after his death. His empire was torn into pieces and fought over. Much better to have let the Persians keep it, I think.
What were the names of the four kingdoms that arose out of the decline of Alexander's empire?
I know of more than four: Seleucid (Turkey, Iraq, Iran), Ptolemeic (Egypt & Palestine), Antiginoid (Greece), Bactria (Afghanistan), Maurya (India/Pakistan), Parthians also appeared in northern Turkey/Georgia but they apparently moved in and established their kingdom. Addition: The Hellenistic Kingdoms (a modern terminology) were originally split up between Cassander (Macedonia), Egypt (Ptolemy), Asia Minor (Lysimachos) and the east (Seleucis). A geographical perspective is given in the map in: http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=hellenistic+kingdoms&meta= However these early divisions changed shape and size as Alexander's self-acclaimed heirs (diadochi) fought amongst each other, and particularly in the east, where the territories beyond Mesopotamia quickly returned to native rule.
Who ruled first Alexander the Great Julius Caesar or Constantine the Great?
2 great generals; But they do not live at the same time. Alexander is 300 BC or thereabouts, Julius Caesar is 200 years, or so, later. Many would say that Alexander is perhaps the greatest of them all, but it's a bit like comparing roast beef & chocolate, & I like both !
Did Alexander bell have any siblings?
Yes, He had a sister called Cleopatra and his father Phillp had seven other wifes so Alexander had a lot of halfsisters and halfbrothers. One of them (half-sister) was Thessalonike 345 - 295 BC.
When did Alexander the Great arrive in India?
actually he came India,in327 bc
The controversy1) he defeated by pourava
2)Alexander won on pourava with utmost difficulty. pourava is captured and brought to Alexander in chains. Alexander asks him how he wanted to be treated. pourava replied, "Like a king" - his arrogance and pride aroused Alexander's admiration.Promptly, Alexander released pourava, agreed to be his friend, restored his lost kingdom to him.( Europeans believe)
some fact
there was not enough evidence available to show that Alexander had won the battle
Alexander lost many men- he never faced such a big army (with elephant about 200-he never seen)
pourava hold only a very small kingdom entire rest of the Gangetic valley with its multiple kingdoms, and the Magadhan empire downstream. Porus described these in terms of how much bigger they were than his own little kingdom.
they hold 3000 to 6000 war elephant
And so army revolted against continuing for this reason but not for "homesick" as told in history.
The modern day Europeans are still under the influence that Alexander was undefeated.
- No, Alexander the Great never conquered Europe. After the assassination of his father (Philip II) Alexander became ruler of Macedonia. After quickly crushing the rebellion of the Thracian tribes in the northern badlands (previously conquered by king Philip) there was a brief uprising among some of the Greek city-states, which refused to recognise Alexander as the legitimate leader of the united Hellenic alliance, the position previously held by his father.
- Thebes, the city responsible for the uprising, was quickly laid to siege by Alexander and his armies, and ultimately destroyed. Alexander ordered all of the inhabitants killed or sold into slavery. This show of strength was enough to make the other city states fearful of Alexanders military superiority and Alexander was announced life-long leader of the Hellenic alliance by the city of Athens.
- Shortly after, Alexander began his campaigns in Persia, beginning in Asia minor (modern day Turkey) where he planned to liberate the Greek cities, which had fallen and become vassal states to the Persian empire, since the Greek/Persian wars some years earlier. He liberated these cities, and with his success continued to march his armies east, waging war and winning major victories over the Persian king Darius.
- Following Darius' death, after the battle of Gaugamela, Alexander the great became king of Persia and continued to conquer modern day Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and crossed the Indus river into India. Having never lost a battle, Alexander was the only leader to ever consolidate rule over Greece and the Persian empire, something Greek invaders and Persian rulers had fought for centuries to achieve but never succeeded.
- Shortly after Alexander the great began his campaigns in the east, his uncle from his mother's side, King Alexander of Epirus, began a campaign to the west. He went to Italy to bring control to the warring Etruscan tribes. The success of this campaign was limited and short lived, as the King of Epirus was killed in an ambush on Italian soil.
The first ever recorded death is dated right back into the 100BC in the bible. Adam and Eve were the first man and woman to walk the earth, they had two sons Cain and Able. the first recorded death is when Cain killed Able in jelousy because God accepted Able's offering of a lamb over Cains offering of wheat. This was also the first recorded killing.
How did Alexander the Great help spread the ideas of Judaism?
1) Through the spread of the Jewish people. Alexander was after the Destruction of the First Temple; and since the time of the First Destruction, Jews had been gradually migrating throughout the Near East, and to southern Europe, North Africa, and other regions.
2) The Greeks became aware of the Jews; and the Jewish people are given mention in Greek histories of that era.
Did Alexander Miles have kids?
she was ,married to Candice J. Dunlap(white woman)born in N.Y City 1834
What were Alexander the Great's hobbies?
Alexander the Great loved learning, and he read his favorite book over and over every night. Now you a probably thinking that he was the geeky kind. But before you say that, he was a good athlete too! He was very good at sword fighting and other competative sports.
What are the contribution of Alexander the great during his time?
first of all he was known as great which means he was and he conquered many places
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What is Gerda Alexander Eutony?
Through GAE one becomes a master of self-sensing and knowing which includes becoming sensitive to the external environment, as well.
Why was Alexander the great poisoned by his mother?
i believe he was poisoned but it wasn't his mother
and it was because he was a horrible person that comanded people to fallow him just because he was more powerfull than them
