Section 4:
1. Philip II- A king of Macedonia, a brilliant general and a ruthless politician. Led his army to invade Greece, and had the idea of invading Persia but was killed before he could.
Macedonia- A kingdom originally just north of Greece, but under Philip and Alexander's empire expanded to Greece and Persia. Had rough terrain and a cold climate.
Alexander the Great- Son of Philip II, made himself king when his father died. Was taught by Aristotle, and went through with his fathers plan of invading Asia. He defeated many Persian city-states, and became pharaoh of Egypt. His victory at Gaugamela ended Persians power. Him and his army marched over 11,000 miles and expanded Greece greatly. Died at only 32 because pf illness in 323 BC.
Darius II- King of Persia at the time Alexander was trying to invade. Tried to offer peace to Alexander but was in stead defeated and murdered.
3. He was able to invade because Greece could not unite soon enough and he took advantage of this weakness.
4. Philip II was his father, and Greece power was secure.
5. Three new leaders took charge and won out against his generals. A vibrant new culture emerged from the blend of Greek and Eastern customs.
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