The Hellenistic World

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He was the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire

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Alexander the Great

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He became king of Macedonia in 359 BCE; Alexander's father.

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Phillip II

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considered the greatest inventor who created the water screw and iron claw

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Archimedes

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A person who shoots with bows and arrows

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Archers

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soldiers on horseback

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Cavalry

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a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force, Alexander the Great

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Dictator

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a shoulder to shoulder fighting formation used by the Greeks and Macedonians

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phalanx

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where Alexander became Pharoah

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Egypt

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Location of the second and final major battle against Darius where Alexander defeated the Persians

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Gaugamela

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Philip improved upon this fighting formation.

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Greek Phalanx