Summarize the life story of one of the following: Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great and his conquests, The aftermath of Alexander’s conquests
Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC, and was the son of Philip the 2nd. At the age of 10 Alexander showed his intelligence and courage in public by finding a way to mount the horse his father had gotten him. Aristotle taught Alexander from age 13 to 16. Most of the students in his class became generals in his empire. Alexander was a very intelligent young man. In 336, when his father was assassinated, Alexander became the king. He became king at the age 20.
Alexander first went to conquer Greece, and once under his control, he attacked Asia. The battle in Halicarnassus was his first successful siege battle. The kingdoms Alexander conquered were looted, which helped gain wealth for Macedon. Alexander spared Jerusalem due to a prophecy, but he conquered Egypt and was welcomed as their liberator. Alexander’s empire was later conquered by Rome. In 323 BC Alexander died at age 32, many are not sure what caused his death, but most suspect that he was assassinated. He was best known for his large empire, and never losing a single battle. Hope you like my story
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