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Important Greeks
Alexander The Great
(356 B.C.-323 B.C.)
Alexander The Great was born September 20, 343 B.C. in Pella,
Macedonia.
His Parents were King Phillip II of Macedonia and his mother was Queen
Olympia.
King Phillip II hired philosopher Aristotle to tutor Alexander at the
Temple of Nymphs at Mezia.
At age 16, Alexander led a group of troops against
the Athenians.
Alexander the Great passed away at the age of
thirty-two.
Bust of Alexander
the Great
Alexander The Great
After Alexander’s father passed away, Alexander immediately started
working on spreading Greek culture throughout the world.
As little as 12 years he had ruled over the massive Persian Empire and
brought Asia Minor, the Middle East, Mesopotamia, and a part of
India and Egypt. Alexander the great was one of the best conquerors.
He was the first leader to use the technique of colonization, developing
new cities based on Greek ideals in conquered land. He brought
engineers, architects, scientists, and philosophers to these new lands,
spreading Greek culture across the world.
Alexander Commands
His Troops
Alexander The Great’s Death
Alexander the Great passed away June 323 BC, Babylon. At his death he
was thirty-two years old. He fell ill at one of his celebrations and
afterwards died. There was thought to be foul play the night of
Alexander the Greats death. Poisoning of the drink, but most assumed
it was a case of malaria.
Alexander the Great after a victory.
King Phillip II of Macedonia (Father)
Alexander The Great
Athenian Philosopher (tutor)
Queen Olympia (mother)
Herodotus
(484 B.C-425 B.C.)
Herodotus was born 484 B.C., perhaps a few years earlier in
Halicarnassus, Asia Minor .
His death and birth dates are not precise.
He was often known as the “father of history.” Herodotus was the first
historian. His family was wealthy and perhaps aristocratic, while still
young his family was driven from the city by a tyrant.
He had lived a few years on the island of Samos. Herodotus' early adult
years consisted of extensive traveling.
Herodotus’ death is uncertain. Believed he died soon after a writing that
took place in 430 B.C.
Herodotus’ Trips
Herodotus was a child when the Greeks fought their legendary war against
the Persian Empire and won.
When he became an adult he went back to investigate how the ragtag
alliance of Athens and Sparta was able to defeat the most powerful
force on earth.
One of his first trips was to the Black Sea, where he sailed along the south
and west coast. By sea he traveled to the coast of Syria, then overland
to the ancient city of Babylon. Herodotus also visited exotic places,
such as Egypt, Africa and India. He wrote about cultures he found in
these places.
Battle of Marathon
Higher Level Questions
• Why did Herodotus have such a big impact
in Greek Culture?
• Why did Alexander the Great decide to mix
various cultures?
• What would the Greek world be like if
Alexander the Great hadn’t spread the greek
culture as far as he had?
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