ALEXANDER'S EMPIRE

MACEDONIA

• Located just north of Greece
• Has a rough terrain and cold climate
• This country had true and fearless kings
• Unfortunately, they had no bright philosophers, writers, or sculptors
• They are mainly mountain villagers

PHILLIP II

• Ruled from 359 B.C. - 336 B.C.
• Was 23 years old when he became the king
• Phillip was a very bright general, but a greedy politician
• Helped to defeat Greece in battle of Chaeronea
• Used phalanx (soldier to soldier) and fast Calvary to crush opponents

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

• Alexander was the ruler from 336 B.C.- 323 B.C. (13 years)
• He ruled Persia, Macedonia, Egypt, Indus Valley, Armenia, and many other areas
• He went to Egypt and was crowned as Pharoah
• He had 43,000 infantry and 5,500 Cavalry.
• He took over after his father at age 20.

DARIUS III

ALEXANDER'S INVASIONS AND CONQUERS

• He conquers Persia first.
• Alexander decides to invade Persia because it was his fathers wishes
• Fulfilled plans, giving control over Anatolia
• Alexander burnt down Persepolis in revenge of the burning of Athens

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HIS LEGACY

• He had a very big cultural impact
• A new culture emerged from Alexander

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WHO TAKES OVER EMPIRES

• Antigonus- one of Alexander's generals. He took over Macedonia
• Ptolemy- became Pharaoh of Egypt. Established a dynasty.
• Seleucid- took over most of the Persian empire.
• They all ruled with complete power over the people

MACEDONIAN'S INFLUENCE ON WESTERN CIVILIZATION

• The phalanx military tactics used
• They brought a new culture that is still present today
• This new culture is Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian

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