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Why did Alexander Sack Thebes?
Thebes and Athens both went into revolt against Macedonian rule. Alexander made Thebes an example as to what would happen to any other city thinking it could throw off the Macedonian yoke. The destruction of Thebes cowed Athens into submission and forestalled any further revolts by other Greek city states.
How did Alexander the Great respond to the Thebes when they rebelled?
How did Alexander respond to the Theban rebellion? Alexander admired Grek culture and worked to spread Greek influence by founding cities in the lands he conquered . He encouraged Greek settlers to move to these new cities . Why is Hellenistic culture called a blended culture?
What was ancient Thebes known for?
Thebes was famous in Greek legend and literature as well. It is known as the birthplace of the Greek hero Hercules and played a major role in the stories of Oedipus and Dionysus. Also, perhaps the most famous Greek poet of the time, Pindar, lived in Thebes.
Why is Thebes important to ancient Egypt?
Thebes was the capital of Egypt during the period of the New Kingdom (c. 1570-c. 1069 BCE) and became an important center of worship of the god Amun (also known as Amon or Amen, a combination of the earlier gods Atum and Ra). Its sacred name was P-Amen or Pa-Amen meaning “the abode of Amen”.
What did Alexander the Great fear?
“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” – Alexander the Great
What was Alexander’s goal for his empire?
Alexander’s goal was to conquer the world and become ruler of all peoples. Alexander’s empire was split between his generals. This is because they all wanted parts of the empire so it was split between them. The Greeks discovered that diseases occur naturally. They discovered that you became sick because your body was reacting to the disease.
How old was Alexander when he died?
Alexander the Great was 32 years old at the age of death
Who is Alexandria the Great?
Alexandria was founded around a small, ancient Egyptian town c. 332 BC by Alexander the Great, king of Macedon and leader of the Greek League of Corinth, during his conquest of the Achaemenid Empire .