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Assignment 3
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
Describe the conquests of Alexander the Great and analyze the legacy of his empire. (Refer to chapter 7 of your textbook and additional references) Be sure to mention his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt as well as the cultural implications of his conquests.
Assignment 6
Directions:
Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it
to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in
complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and
grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be
four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page
for specific format requirements.
Describe the conquests of Alexander the Great and analyze the legacy of his empire. (Refer to chapter 7 of your textbook and additional references) Be sure to mention his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt as well as the cultural implications of his conquests.
Explanation & Answer
Running head: ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
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Alexander the Great
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
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Alexander the great was in Pella, he was the son of King Philip II of Macedon. After his
father’s death in 336 BCE he became the King and moved on to conquered most of the known
world of his day. He was known as the great both for his military intelligence and diplomatic
abilities in managing the diverse populaces of the sections he conquered. Alexander the great
actually changed the world in numerous important ways. In thirteen short years he accumulated
the largest empire in the whole ancient world, an empire that enclosed almost three thousand
miles. He made all this even without making use of present technology and also weaponry.
During that period troop actions were principally on foot, and communications were face to face
based. This man was also known for spreading Greek language, culture and thought from the
Greece throughout Asian minor, India and Egypt (Heckel, & Tritle, 2011).
Alexander’s father was assassinated before accomplishing his plans of conquering Persia.
Persia had remained his greatest enemy for many years, it actually endangered the extremely
existence of the Greek system of life. When Alexander took over his father in 336 B.C.E, he
declared that he will complete his father’s plans so he attacked Persia, which is positioned across
the Aegean Sea in Asia Minor. Following three tough years of warfare and also three critical
battles, on noticing the Persians tactics Alexander’s troops were...