CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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He took control of India.
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He unified the Greek city-states.
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He conquered the Persian Empire.
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He destroyed Macedonia’s military.
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Detailed explanation-1: -After three grueling years of warfare and three decisive battles, Alexander smashed the Persian armies at the Tigris River and conquered the mighty Persian Empire, including the legendary city of Babylon. For many Greeks, this victory marked a moment of sweet revenge against a bitter foe.
Detailed explanation-2: -He then arranged for thousands of his Greek and Macedonian officers to marry Persian noblewomen in an effort to formally and permanently fuse together the Greek and Persian civilizations. His goal was not to devastate the empire, but to become the next “Great King” to whom all other leaders had to defer.
Detailed explanation-3: -During his 13-year reign as the king of Macedonia, Alexander created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. (356-323 BCE) Greek ruler, explorer, and conqueror.