Alexander the Great’s Conquests

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Course Outline

  1. Macedonia’s Rise Under Philip II
  2. Alexander’s Background and Ambitions
  3. The Asian Campaign Begins
  4. Empire and Hellenistic Space
  5. Cultural and Educational Legacy

Key Dates

  1. 334 BCAlexander began his eastern campaign and crossed the Hellespont toward Asia with 30,000 infantry, 5,000 cavalry, and 160 ships.
  2. 334 BCAlexander defeated part of the Persian army at the Granicus River.
  3. 333 BCAlexander confronted the Persian army at Issus and then moved southward.
  4. 332 BCAlexander captured a major city in the Phoenician region and gained considerable treasure.

1. Macedonia’s Rise Under Philip II

Essential Points

  • During the crisis of the major Greek city-states in the 4th century BC, the kingdom of Macedonia became stronger in northern Greece.

  • Philip II ruled Macedonia from 359 to 336 BC and is associated with the kingdom’s military strengthening.

  • Philip II used a new battle formation and military training to create a highly organized Macedonian army and subdue the Greek city-states.

Memory Hook

Greek city-state crisis → Macedonian military expansion

2. Alexander’s Background and Ambitions

Key Concepts & Definitions

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Practice quiz preview

1. What happened to Macedonia during the crisis of the major Greek city-states in the fourth century BC?

2. Which period and achievement are associated with Philip II of Macedonia?

3. How did Philip II help Macedonia subdue the Greek city-states?

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Which kingdom grew stronger in northern Greece during the 4th century BC crisis?

The kingdom of Macedonia.

When did Philip II rule Macedonia?

From 359 to 336 BC.

What is Philip II known for in Macedonia's history?

Strengthening the kingdom's military.

How did Philip II create a highly organized Macedonian army?

By using a new battle formation and military training.

What was the result of Philip II's military reforms?

He subdued the Greek city-states.

Who was Alexander the Great's father?

Philip II

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