Alexander the Great and His Legacy

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Who was Alexander the Great?

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The son of Macedonian King Phillip II and student of Aristotle, became King at age 20, and expanded his empire.

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What cultures did Alexander the Great merge?

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Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures into a new 'Hellenistic Culture'.

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What regions did Alexander conquer between 334-331 BCE?

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Persian controlled Asia Minor, Judah, and Egypt.

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What significant event happened in 331 BCE?

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Alexander established his new capital in Egypt (Alexandria) and defeated the Persians in the Battle of Gaugamela.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Gaugamela?

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Alexander lost 300+ men; Persia lost 40,000+.

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What happened in 326 BCE with Alexander's army?

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Alexander's men revolted outside of India, demanding to return home after marching for 10 years.

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How did Alexander the Great die?

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He became ill with a fever in Babylon in June 323 BCE, and his death remains a mystery.

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What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

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It fell apart.

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Who was Ptolemy I?

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One of Alexander's most trusted generals, ruler of Egypt from 305-282 BCE, and took Alexander's body to be buried in Alexandria.

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What was one of Alexander's dreams that Ptolemy I began constructing?

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The Library of Alexandria.