Who conquered the Persian Empire with the Greeks?

Alexander the Great
Persian attacks on Greece were over. Some one hundred fifty years later (334 BCE), the legendary Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, invaded Persia with his army of Macedonians and Greeks. Alexander smashed the Persians in battle after battle over a ten-year period.

Did Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire?

After three grueling years of warfare and three decisive battles, Alexander smashed the Persian armies at the Tigris River and conquered the mighty Persian Empire, including the legendary city of Babylon. For many Greeks, this victory marked a moment of sweet revenge against a bitter foe.

Did Persia try to conquer Greece?

Persia had a huge empire and had every intention of adding Greece to it. This humiliation led to the attempt to conquer Greece in 480-479 BC. The invasion was led by Xerxes, Darius’s son. After initial Persian victories, the Persians were eventually defeated, both at sea and on land.

How did Alexander the Great conquer?

In 334 B.C.E., Alexander invaded Persia, which lay across the Aegean Sea in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). After three grueling years of warfare and three decisive battles, Alexander smashed the Persian armies at the Tigris River and conquered the mighty Persian Empire, including the legendary city of Babylon.

What culture did Alexander the Great spread throughout the Persian Empire?

Alexander spread Greek culture throughout the Persian Empire, including parts of Asia and Africa. Alexander respected the local cultures he conquered, and allowed their customs to continue. Alexander himself embraced local customs, wearing Persian clothes and marrying Persian women.

Why did Alexander the Great spread Hellenism?

Correspondingly, why did Alexander the Great spread Hellenism? Alexander’s tutor was the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE) who impressed upon him the value of Greek culture and philosophy.

How did Alexander the Great defeat Darius the Great?

Alexander’s cavalry again helped to win the day as the Macedonian phalanx held back Persian onslaughts. Darius turned and fled. Alexander was now the master of Persia. Appointing Greeks to command garrisons, Alexander also retained Persian officials, particularly those that had treated him favorably.

Why did Alexander the Great destroy Persepolis?

The destruction of Persepolis in 330 BCE was highly symbolic. In many ways, the firing of the city was an act of revenge for Persian destruction of Greek temples, notably in Athens, during the Persian wars. From Persepolis Alexander turned toward India.