Across
- 2. A strong military formation used by Greek and Macedonian soldiers. Soldiers stood close together with long spears and shields to protect each other.
- 7. kingdoms that were part of Alexander the Great’s empire and that have Greek culture
- 9. The planning and moving of supplies, food, and soldiers during war. Alexander’s success came partly from careful logistics.
- 10. A region at the edge of Alexander’s empire. He fought battles there and reached as far as the Indus River before turning back.
- 11. A strength that helps someone win against others. Alexander’s advantage was his smart strategies, well-trained army, and speed in battle.
- 13. An ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern Iraq). It became part of Alexander’s empire after he defeated Persia.
- 14. Alexander’s homeland in northern Greece. It was a kingdom that became powerful under his father and later under him.
Down
- 1. A large and powerful empire that Alexander defeated. It stretched across the Middle East and was one of his biggest rivals.
- 2. Alexander’s father, the king of Macedonia. He built a strong army and prepared the way for Alexander’s conquests.
- 3. A Greek doctor often called the “father of medicine.” His ideas about observing and treating illness influenced learning in Alexander’s world.
- 4. The plans and methods used in battles. Alexander’s clever tactics, like surprise attacks and fast movements, helped him win against larger armies.
- 5. Paths used by merchants to move goods like spices, silk, and metals. Alexander’s empire controlled many of these routes, making it wealthy and connected.
- 6. A famous king from Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in history. He spread Greek culture across many lands.
- 8. A Greek mathematician known as the “father of geometry.” His work on shapes and space was taught in the Hellenistic world.
- 12. A Greek scientist and inventor. He made discoveries in math and engineering that were later spread through the Hellenistic kingdoms.