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| A peninsula in western Asia located between the Black and Mediterranean seas. Asia Minor was Alexander's first objective, though he eventually sought to conquer much more territory. |
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| A city usually in Greece that possessed its own sovereignty, though it could be subject to a broader authority, as in the case of the Hellenic League. |
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| • The league first established by Philip that united the Greek city-states. (League of Corinth) |
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| term for a leader, specifically of the Hellenic League |
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| Term for a ruler of a province in Asia. |
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| A close adviser to Alexander from the beginning, who served as European Viceroy while Alexander was away on campaigns. Ideological differences ultimately arose between _________ and Alexander, as _________ disapproved of Alexander's treatment of Persia. It is likely that Alexander was planning to have ___________ assassinated, but died before he could follow through. |
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| Alexander's tutor from the age of thirteen to sixteen. ___________ taught Alexander formal subjects such as poetry and rhetoric, while also instilling the belief that all non-Greeks were barbarians and fit to be slaves. |
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| Nephew of Aristotle and official historian of the Persian expedition. ___________ died a martyr because he refused to submit to the King's policies. |
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| King of Persia who fought and lost to Alexander. ___________ was deposed and killed by conspirators before Alexander could capture him in battle. |
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| Alexander's mother, from Epirus, A headstrong figure, Olympias convinced Alexander of his destined greatness and was his closest adviser early on. She may have played a role in his father's death, as her son's succession was her most important ambition. |
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| A loyal and powerful general who served under Philip. ___________ became Alexander's second officer in command. However, when his services were no longer required on the expedition, Alexander saw fit to dispose of him and his son before their influence could grow any greater. involved in the conspiracy against Darius |
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| Father of Alexander and King of Macedonia. ___________ and Alexander had their difficulties when doubts arose over the latter's status as heir. ___________ would be assassinated before alternatives could be established, and Alexander may have played a role in his death. |
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| One of the major rulers of India during Alexander's time. ___________ faced Alexander and lost, but was allowed to maintain his kingdom. |
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| One of Alexander's most faithful friends and most useful generals. ___________ later claimed Egypt after Alexander's death and established a dynasty there. |
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| One of Alexander's most formidable opponents. ___________ continued to raise trouble in the Far East after the death of Darius and even defeated a regiment of Alexander's in a battle. |
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| Philip's monumental victory in 338 B.C. over the combined forces of Athens and Thebes. Alexander played a vital role in defeating the Sacred Band, an elite group of Theban soldiers. |
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| The second defeat of Darius in 331 B.C. |
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| The first battle between Alexander and the Persians, which took place in 333 B.C. |
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| Alexander's first meeting with Darius in 332 B.C. He defeated the Great King soundly despite poor prospects, for the Persians had surprised Alexander with great positioning. |
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| the prize horse of a certain breeder who came to sell the horse to Philip for a great sum. Alexander tamed the wild horse and had it until he was 30. |
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| formally Thrace, a military outpost for Macedonia, |
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| Alexander's mentally disabled half-brother |
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| the guard that killed Philip |
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| part of the Macedonian army, the main body of the army, organized in about fourteen battalions of 1,500 each, which would engage the enemy and attempt to create a break in its line |
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| part of the Macedonian Army, heavily armed men on horses, would swoop in where breaks had been successfully created. |
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| the most elite of the Macedonian army, who formed the King's personal corps and bodyguard. |
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| the scouts of the Macedonians, and they also protected outside flanks to prevent any attempts to encircle the Companions. |
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| the satrap of Caria who tried to marry his daughter to Alexander's half-brother |
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| sister of Pixodarus, she adopted Alexander |
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| the capital city of Caria. |
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| the practice of arguing a point from either side, as taught by Aristotle to Alexander |
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| Olympias's brother who succeeded to the throne of Epirus |
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| Alexander get into a public quarrel after he felt he had been called a bastard |
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| Alexander married the daughter of this Paraetacene barons |
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| Macedonian commander that was defeated by Spitamenes |
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| executed because he aided a treasonous group |
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| killed by Alexander when he was drunk |
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| satrap that Alexander reinstate despite having just fought against him at Gaugamela |
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| led the army that finally defeated Spitamenes, finally gave voice to the desires of the Macedonian army to return home |
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| Greek city-state that refused to participate in the Hellenic League |
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| Athenian orator stirred the most trouble against Macedonian authority |
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| Greek mercenary leader commanded the defense of Halicarnassus |
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| defended the nearly impenetrable wall at Persis |
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| Indian ruler aligned himself with Alexander without a fight |
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| Alexander fight his final battle against them |
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| Persian city that Alexander made his two famous decrees regarding exiles and deification |
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| Alexander never razed this place |
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