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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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Did emperor xerxes of Persia conquer Greece?
yes the Romans defeated the last of the major greek city-states in 146 BC.
Philip II of Macedonia but as a Greek himself he never conquered Greeks or Greece in the context that this loaded question implies. Philip II united Greece (Hellas), under Macedonian Hegemony and together they conquered Persia.
- Quote: It is difficult to imagine that Philip II's policy toward Greece was an end in itself. Once his Balkan borders had been secured his general course seems to have been directed toward the establishment of stability in Greece, NOT CONQUEST.
Who defeated Alexander the Great in the Battle of Waterloo?
The Allied armies under the joint command of Prince Blucher of Prussia, and Lord Wellington defeated the French army of Napoleon at Waterloo.
Wellington had the most influence at the end of the battle, it was him and Lord Liverpool that sealed and decided Napoleon Bonapartes fate.
Also Wellington and British troops defended an historical French bridge leading into Paris that the Prussians wanted to destroy, also stopped a charter from the prussians to divy up France and take a share of it for themselves, and in thanks for preventing all this, as well as large fines for Britain till 1820, France presented Wellington and Liverpool with works of arts and other rewards for helping France the way they did.
The British forces won the Battle of Waterloo fought on the 18th of June 1815 with the able assistance of the Seventh Coalition.
When did Conquest of Mecca happen?
Mecca is referenced in the Old Testament, and the earliest mention was made by Greek historian Diodorus Siculus as early as 60 BCE.
why were the founders of the Delhi sultanate able to conquer India?
they are a great part of history cause they are a fine example of evolution
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Did Alexander the great introduce the bagpipes and the kilt to Scotland?
No record of Alexander the Great ever having been anywhere near Scotland!
Similarities between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great?
They were both skilled military generals on the battlefield. The were both seen as successful leaders of the empire, Trajan being known to some as the greatest of Emperors. Both rulers expanded the empire by conquest and stretched over many other empires.
What allowed king sargon to conquer sumer?
Years of frequent fighting made Sumer weaker which led to the conquest of Sumer.
What did Alexander the Great ever do that was so great?
Alexander the Great spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.
He never retreated or was defeated.
How old was Alexander when he became king of Macedonia?
Alexander the Great became king when his father, Philippo II King of Macedonia, was killed by his guard's captain, a man called Pausanias. Alexander was 18 when it happened.
What happened after Alexander the greats death?
After he died all of his generals fought over who was going to take over which lands. The generals actually killed each other to see who would rule. This happened because Alexander left no heir.
What year did Persia invaded Egypt?
540 BCE.
Under the leadership of Cyrus, the Persian Empire conquered Babylon.
How was Alexander the Great treated by his conquerors?
no, he would kill them one by one and sometimes he would let people go then kill them
What are the primary objectives of managers?
Here are a few to get you started:
1. Control costs and/or generate revenue
2. Develop or approve plans and processes
3. Assign and monitor tasks
4. Reorganize and hire or fire people as needed
5. Help new people get started and understand the objectives
6. Make sure deadlines are meet
7. Resolve conflicts and staff issues
8. Guide, motivate and recognize the team
9. Support the team and fight for them
10. Escalate issues or concerns to upper management
11. Help the staff develop their job skills and career
12. Inform the staff of decisions made at higher levels
13. Forecast future needs and growth of the team
14. Develop budgets and hold people accountable
Did Alexander the great fight the Romans?
yes, Alexander the Great was infact the Emperor of Ancient Rome.
Describe how the growth of Alexander's empire spread Greek culture?
- Alexander established Greek as the universal language throughout the empire which simplified and improved the free flow of trade, knowledge and ideas.
- Cities were founded and settlements were created for Greek colonists on trade routes allowing Greek culture to spread with ease by Greek soldiers, traders, travellers, intellectuals and artisans.
- The conquered lands were introduced to Greek philosophers, the great works of the Greek playwrights, scientists and mathematicians etc and scholarship was encouraged.
- Alexander had Greek temples, theatres, baths and gymnasiums built and Greek architecture, statues and inscriptions were distributed spread through the lands in abundance.
- The empire used Greek coinage depicting the images of Greek Gods and commemorating Greek historical and mythological events.
- He encouraged Greek intermarriage with the local peoples.
- His Generals continued the Hellenization process as they expanded their portions of the Empire, after Alexanders death.
Which Persian leader created a vast empire that stretched from Asia Minor to WEstern India?
King Darius I
Alexander's mother, Olympias was Molossian. The Molossi were a Greek tribe living in Epirus. Epirotes were Greek. Alexander the great was Greek by both parents.
His father, Pihilip II, was Macedonian, that is Greek. Alexander's grand father, Alexander I, participated in the Olympics where at that time only Greeks could participate.
