Alexander the Great 356-323 BC
Tutored by Aristotle
Became king at 20
Was known as a
skilled and cruel
military leader
Philip II and his son Alexander
Alexander conquers…
Egypt (332 BC)
Persia (332 BC)
Northern India (326
BC)
Alexander’s Empire
Alexandria
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Alexandria
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Buchaphala
Alexandria
Alexandriopolos
Alexandria
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Alexander’s Empire
Alexander Dies
Alexander dies at 32
Civil War breaks out
among his generals
His empire is divided
into thirds
(1)
Alexander’s impact
Tried to blend Greek (west) and Persian
(east) culture (Hellenistic Culture)
Adopted dress and customs of Persians
Drafted Persians into his army
The Hellenistic Empires
ca 300 B.C.
Hellenistic Achievements
Astronomy
Math
Physics
Philosophy
Stoicism
Epicureanism