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Auzenne Final Exam
Questions #56-59
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History
12th Grade
12/12/2012

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taoism
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Alexander the Great
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356- 323 BCE
son of Phillip II
conquered persian empire
considered most successful commander ever
undefeated in battle, and empire stretched from Ionian Sea to Himalayas
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Peloponnesian War
Definition
431-404 BCE
Fought between Athenian Empire and Sparta after both were competing to be best in region
Sparta- devastating army; Athens- strong navy
Sparta wins, changed the way Greeks govern, ultimately an end to Greek power in the world
Persians are now heavily involved
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Pericles
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Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
Turned Delian League into Athenian Empire
Built the Acropolis and furthered Athenian democracy
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