Alexander the great

5. Alexander's beloved horse, which he rode into battle on numerous occasions.
9. The Persian custom of prostrating oneself before the king, which Alexander adopted in order to assert his authority over conquered territories.
10. A formation of heavily armored infantry soldiers that was a hallmark of Macedonian military strategy.
12. Mother of Alexander the Great who was also known for her devotion to the cult of Dionysus.
13. A heavily armed foot soldier in ancient Greece who was a key component of Macedonian military culture.

1. Site of Alexander's first major victory against the Persians in 334 BC.
2. Knot: A legendary knot that Alexander famously cut with his sword, symbolizing his ability to solve seemingly impossible problems.
3. Site of a battle in 333 BC where Alexander the Great defeated the Persian king Darius III.
4. City founded by Alexander the Great that became a center of Hellenistic culture and learning.
6. Site of a decisive battle in 331 BC where Alexander defeated Darius III and secured his control over the Persian Empire.
7. A Macedonian nobleman who was killed by Alexander in a drunken quarrel.
8. An elite cavalry unit in the Macedonian army that played a key role in Alexander's conquests.
11. Alexander's policy of merging Greek and Macedonian cultures in the conquered territories.