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The Life, the Times, the Conquests of Alexander the GreatSlide2
Early Life
Tutored by AristotleNever had a close relationship with his father.Consulted his mother for advice.Slide3
The oracle of Delphi
“The sacrificial victim was ready and the sacrificer at hand.” Slide4
The possible Plot
Alexander’s mother wanted Alexander to inherit the throne. So…Slide5
Philip II of Macedonia
His death put Alexander on the throne.
He was killed by one of his own guards for personal reasons at a
theater, Alexander may have been involved. Slide6
The remains of the theaterSlide7
The sons of Philip IISlide8
1st
Order of Business: Eliminate the Competition
Alexander killed Attalus after he had made some comments about Alexander, after drinking too much wine. Attalus also had had a claim to the throne, the uncle of his father’s bride. Slide9
The sacking of Thebes
While Alexander was away, rumors spread of his death. Thebes revolted against the Macedonians.
He came back, led his soldiers, took 30,000 slaves, and burned the city. Slide10
Military conquests
Conquered much of the known world- India to Greece.Slide11
Problems with PersiaSlide12
Darius III
Leader of the Persian Empire 331 B.C.Slide13
Finding Darius III and the Persian Army
After several months of searching, Alexander found them.1,000,000 Persian soldiers.
50,000 Greeks.Slide14
Alexander was urged to attack at night but refused.Slide15
The Battle of Gaugamela
Alexander used a phalanx formation against the Persians.Slide16
Persian power
The Persians had chariots with blades attached to the wheels.Severing heads, arms, legs.Slide17Slide18Slide19
Darius’ Chariot could not move from the bodies around it.Slide20
Darius III escapes but is killed by his own men one month later.Slide21
Alexander Conquered the Persian capital BabylonSlide22Slide23
A Diplomatic Union: Alexander takes a persian
wife, Roxanne
In 323
Roxanne
became pregnant but Alexander the Great died without ever seeing his son. One of Alexander's commanders,
Perdiccas, was chosen as regent for Alexander's mentally retarded brother and Alexander's son.
Perdiccas and Roxanne executed Alexander's second wife
Statira
who could have been a rival to
Roxanne
and her son.Slide24Slide25
Effect on the Greeks?Slide26
March EastwardSlide27
An Angry Drunk
Killed his friend Clitus
during a drinking bout. Slide28
Alexander crosses the Hindu Kush MountainsSlide29
Battles in India
Hydaspes River: Alexander’s last battle.Slide30Slide31Slide32Slide33
Indians have war elephants!Slide34
The lAst Battle for
alexanderSlide35
The end of Alexander
Years of drinking had weakened his immune system.Contracted a sickness in India and returned to Babylon.
Died of Typhoid Fever at the age 32.Slide36
Cities Founded by AlexanderSlide37
Blending of Cultures
Hellenistic Culture- Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian.Slide38
Historians claim that alexander
was the greatest conqueror in the history of The world. Defend or refute this statement. Provide examples.