Alexander's Empire: Page 145 Vocabulary and Questions

1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance: 

Philip II- A king that dreamed of taking control over Greece and also hoped to avenge the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 B.C.

Macedonia- Located just north of Greece and had rough terrain and a cold climate.

Alexander the Great- King Philip's son, and he immediately proclaimed himself king of Macedonia, because of his accomplishments, he became known as Alexander the Great

Darius III- The Persian king, and Alexander the Great attacked him for land and control.

3. How was Philip II able to conquer Greece? - Philip II used this heavy phalanx formation to break through enemy lies. Then he used fast moving cavalry to crush his disorganized opponents.   

4. Philip II's goal was to conquer Persia. Why did Alexander continue his campaign of conquest after this goal had been achieved? - This led him to believe that he would be able to conquer all civilizations and unite them. 

5. What happened to Alexander's empire after his death? - Three leaders won out, Antigonus became king of Macedonia, Ptolemy seized Egypt, and Seleucus took most of the old Persian Empire. They all governed with complete power over their subjects.