World HistoryChapter 5D

Alexander’s Empire

Philip Builds Macedonia’s Power

• Macedonia is north of Greece and under the leadership of Philip II-he defeats Greece

• He built a powerful army and cavalry that was unbeatable

• Philip is assassinated and his son Alexander III (called the Great) takes power

Philip II of Macedonia

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

• Taught by the famous philosopher Aristotle• He is an excellent leader and soldier• He crushes a Greek revolt and in 334B.C. he

and his army invade Persia• The Macedonians defeat King Darius III at the

Battles of Granicus and Issus

Battle of Issus

Alexander Continues

• Alexander conquers Egypt and then the rest of the Ancient Empire of Persia by 328B.C.

• The capital of Persia, Persepolis, is burned-signaling the total destruction of the Persian Empire

Alexander Continued

• Alexander conquers eastward all the way to India

• Alexander dies after contracting a fever upon his return to Persia

• His Empire is divided into 3 parts• His conquests spread Greek customs and

culture throughout the Middle East and Asia-it is called Hellenistic Culture and it is a blend of Greek, Egyptian, and eastern customs

TA5E

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