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- Macedonian leader who took over the Persian Empire
- Alexander's empire stretched from Greece, to Egypt, to the border of India
- Alexander's conquests spread Greek influence and Hellenism
- The Hellenistic Age referred to the blending of Greek, Asian, and Eastern cultures
- The Hellenistic Age lasted until the rise of the Roman Empire
- Political Achievements:
- Expanded the Empire
- United Greece
- Cultural Achievements:
- Created new cities named for him
- Greek culture, language, architecture, and religion was spread
- Military Achievements:
- Strong leader
- Strategist
- Accomplished general
- After his death, his empire was split up into three kingdoms: Macedonia, Syria, and Egypt
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