HIST 1001 Final: Exam Two Study Guide Fall 2014 (1).doc
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Study guide for second midterm exam: tuesday, oct. 28. Conquests of alexander the great: write an essay exploring the amazing career of this ancient conqueror. Your essay should explore alexander"s personality, the role of his father philip, and the image of alexander that survived in the writings of plutarch (400 years after alexander"s death). Alexander, son of philip ii and olympias. Image of alexander that survived readings on life of alexander by plutarch: he believed that he descended from the gods. Instead of being furious, he admired diogenes and said if i were not alexander, i would be diogenes : granicus river battle: he said that hellespont would blush in shame if they were too scared of crossing the river . Frenzied and foolish commander here instead of wise. Accomplishments/how/why: destroyed thebes and gained control of greece, battle of granicus alexander faces the persian army. Cross the rough and dangerous river and almost die.