 Tutored by Aristotle  Never had a close relationship with his father.  Consulted his mother for advice.

 “The sacrificial victim was ready and the sacrificer at hand.”

 Alexander’s mother wanted Alexander to inherit the throne. So…

 His death put Alexander on the throne.  He was killed by one of his own guards for personal reasons at a theater.

 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.

 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.

 Conquered much of the known world- India to Greece.

 Leader of the Persian Empire 331 B.C.

 After several months of searching, Alexander found them.  1,000,000 Persian soldiers.  50,000 Greeks.

 Alexander used a phalanx formation against the Persians.

 The Persians had chariots with blades attached to the wheels.  Severing heads, arms, legs.

 In 323 Roxane 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 Roxane executed Alexander's second wife Statira who could have been a rival to Roxane and her son.

 Killed his friend Clitus during a drinking bout.

 Hydaspes River: Alexander’s last battle.

 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.

 Hellenistic Culture- Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian.