Philip II of Macedonia planned to conquer the Persian Empire. His strategy included uniting the Greek city-states. His son, Alexander the Great, accomplished his father's goal when he defeated the Persian Empire in the 330s B.C. Alexander planned to unite the Macedonians, Greeks, and Persians in his new empire, but he died unexpectedly and his empire was divided into four kingdoms: Macedonia, Egypt, Pergamum, and the Seleucid Empire. Alexander the Great left behind a legacy of courage. His conquests of southwest Asia marked the beginning of the Hellenistic Era. Alexander and his armies spread Greek culture throughout southwest Asia and northern Africa.
Spotlight Video - Chapter 5 Section 3 - Alexander the Great
Alexanders Empire - Maps In Motion
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