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WHI: SOL 5g Macedonia and the conquest of Greece.

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1 WHI: SOL 5g Macedonia and the conquest of Greece

2 Philip II, King of Macedon Conquered most of Greece Peloponnesian War weakened the defenses of Athens and Sparta Philip created a strong military

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4 Alexander the Great Established an empire from Greece to Egypt and the margins of India Extended Greek cultural influences

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8 Hellenistic Age Blend of Greek and oriental elements (Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian) Spread of Hellenistic culture through trade Women had more rights, were educated, and allowed to leave the house Alexandria, Egypt-center of learning

9 Legacy of Hellenistic Age Stoicism- avoid desires and disappointments by calmly accepting whatever life brought High moral standards All people, including women and slaves were morally equal due to the power of reason Advances in mathematics, sciences, philosophy Lasted until the rise of the Roman Empire

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12 Identify on your map: pg. 138 Europe Africa Asia Egypt Asia Minor Persia Palestine Macedonia Greece Caucasus Mts. Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Caspian Sea Aral Sea Red Sea Persian Gulf Arabian Sea Atlantic Ocean Color in the empire of Alexander the Great


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