Alexander of Macedonia

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Who was King Phillip II of Macedonia?

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He was the father of Alexander and united the northern Greek city-states in an alliance.

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Who tutored Alexander?

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Aristotle, a famous philosopher.

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What was the significance of Aristotle in Alexander's education?

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He taught Alexander about Athenian culture and thought.

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At what age did Alexander become king?

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20 years old.

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What was Alexander's military goal after becoming king?

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To continue his father's vision of advancing eastward to the Persian Empire.

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What dynasty was the early Persian Empire founded by?

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The Achaemenes dynasty, founded by Cyrus.

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What was the extent of Alexander's conquests?

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His empire stretched from Greece to India in the east and Egypt in the south.

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What is Hellenistic culture?

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A culture that mixed Greek culture with elements of Persian, Indian, and Egyptian cultures.

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What military tactic did Alexander's army use?

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The Macedonian phalanx.

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What was the Macedonian phalanx?

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A group of soldiers who fought close together using long spears called pikes.