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Study Guide – Chapter 8, Lesson 4
The Greek Empire
Pages 212-217
The Big Picture
1. What was the most powerful
empire when Alexander began?
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2. Over what different
peoples did it rule?
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3. Look at the map on
p. 214. Where is Macedonia
in relation to Greece?
_________________________________4. How old was Alexander at the time he received his crown?
_________________________________5. Who educated Alexander?
Expanding the Empire
6. How long did it take
for Alexander to complete his conquests?
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7. How many battles did he lose?
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8. What major areas became
part of his empire?
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9. How old was he when
he died?
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10. Where was he when
he died?
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A City in the Empire
11. What was the name
of the city that Alexander created?
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12. Where was this city?
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A Blending of Cultures
13. What did this city
represent?
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14. What did it contain?
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15. What stood at the
mouth of the harbor?
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16. Did Alexander allow
different people to hold onto their own beliefs? Explain your answer.
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A Legacy of Learning
The Library of Alexandria was one of the most celebrated
of the ancient world.
None of its books or buildings has survived to this day. Part was damaged by a fire set by Julius Caesar, the rest
the 5th Century Christians.
17. How many books were
in the library?
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18. Where did the books
come from? How does this relate to cultural borrowing?
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An Alphabet
19. What was the Greek
system of writing?
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20. How did it compare
to previous systems?
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Math & Science
21. What type of math
is derived from Greek origins?
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