Alexander the Great

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  1. 3. Widely considered the, "Father of history." He recorded events as they took place during the Persian Wars
  2. 6. This culture was a blend of Greek, Persian, and Egyptian.
  3. 8. Chronicled the events of the Peloponnesian Wars
  4. 9. Student of Socrates who started a school for higher learning called the Academy.
  5. 10. Alexander the Great was tutored by this philosopher as he grew up.
  6. 11. A serious drama that presented the downfall of an important character
  7. 12. A less serious drama that made fun of politics, important people and ideas.
  8. 14. Alexander's army refused to march any further once they reached this major river.
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  1. 1. Famous Athenian philosopher who claimed, "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing."
  2. 2. This city rebelled against Alexander early on during his rule and was subsequently sacked.
  3. 4. The study of basic truths and ideas about the universe
  4. 5. Alexander died from a fever when he was __________ years old.
  5. 7. After the Peloponnesian Wars, most Greek city-states were conquered by _________ of Macedonia
  6. 9. Alexander officially conquered Persia when he captured the city of __________ in 331 B.C.
  7. 13. A written work designed for actors to perform.