Sapp World History Professor Meskill Alexander The Great The Macedonian empire was one of the greatest empires in world history. In 359 B.C.‚ King Philip came to rule Macedonia. He developed a strong empire by forming a strong military and political system. In 356 B.C‚ Philip had a son‚ who later became historically known as Alexander the Great. Today‚ Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. Alexander the Great and his father‚ Philip‚ were very successful
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eulogy delivered before the Athenians in 431-430 B.C during the Peloponnesian wars‚ Pericles states‚ “we are called a democracy‚ for the administration‚ is in the hands of many and not of the few.” In this quote‚ Pericles is communicating the idea that they are a democracy because the type of government that they have is special to them as well as very inclusive‚ unlike other governments at the time. The eulogy of Pericles should be considered accurate to a moderate extent because while on one hand‚ it
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Alexander The Great made a big impact in the Ancient World time period. Alexander The Great was born around July 20‚ 356 B.C in Macedonia. His great parents were King Philip the 2nd and his mother Queen of Olympia. Alexander The Great had several major accomplishments throughout his life as the King of Macedonia. Alexander The Great died on May 323 B.C at the age of 32 years in Baghdad. Alexander The Great showed he was in charge of the Ancient World by ruling and conquering territories. In 15 years
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towards economic growth. This may not be the case in todays world‚ however it was certainly the case during the era when Alexander the Great was ruling. Alexander reigned from 356 BCE until 323 BCE‚ during his short time on the throne‚ he excelled steadily and became one of the most significant figures studied from the ancient world (Lane Fox‚ p. 230‚ para. 2‚ p. 231‚ para. 1). Alexanders eagerness to continue his father’s legacy as well as his own aspirations‚ and to continue his luxurious lifestyle are
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Why Does Alexander the Great Deserve the Title? Alexander the Great‚ King of Macedon‚ deserves the title because he was a very powerful man who conquered throughout his life. One of his greatest accomplishments was he spread the Greek culture and language throughout many parts of the world. He took on the position of the King after his father passed away and was able to also accomplish the expansion of his father’s empire. He deserves the title also because he started conquering at the very young
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Pericles’ building program. Reasons and aims for building the program. - Pericles was able to use the Delian league funds however he saw fit. The allies didn’t have say because they didn’t turn up to the conference. - To beautify Athens by restoring the temples that had been destroyed during the Persian wars. - The large scale of the buildings were to reflect the greatness of Athens. “He recognized that the city by enabling the houses of her gods would enable herself and that she could express
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Pericles was born in Athens in about 495 BC to a family of wealth and position. His father‚ Xanthippus‚ was also a statesman‚ and his mother‚ Agariste‚ was a member of the politically powerful Alcmaeonid family. Pericles was one of the best known statesmen that Greece ever had. He studied under the Sophist and master of Music Damon‚ and the philosopher Anaxagoras as well as Zenon of Elea. Pericles was a very patriotic man as well as dignified and upright‚ that was why he got so much recognition
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Alexander the Great’s actions and decisions have significantly impacted upon the world during his time‚ ultimately leaving behind a legacy that can be affiliated with the westernization of the globe. He helped bring the western civilization‚ which included the scientific and liberal thinking of the Greeks to much of the rest of the world. He introduced a study of science for science’s sake to the nations and he is also considered as one of the most successful military commanders in history‚ for by
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society. There were incredible impacts from Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic age. One of the best pioneers known not. There have been innumerable quantities of likenesses in their religions‚ However the religions did wind up changing‚ and the Romans made enhancements to the way they saw life in a religious structure. The Roman social structures and governmental issues are to some degree affected on the Greek societies‚ as the impact of Alexander the Great truly becomes an integral factor. Scholarly
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a person must also be censored about the words said. Pericles used the speech of the Funeral Oration to promote Athens as he sees it. He wants everyone to see it from inside and outside as well. Through Pericles’ speech‚ the people are reminded that the fallen did not die in vain‚ and there is much more to stand for being Athenian. The people from Athens were very proud of their city and their duties‚ regardless of the speech given by Pericles. Due to the awful causes‚ the content was very influential
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