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History 9 Battle of the Granicus

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  • Who was Alexander's tutor?
    ARISTOTLE, the most famous Greek philosopher.
  • What is COURAGE?
    It means bravery: being brave and strong even when you're scared and there's danger.
  • What were SATRAPIES?
    They were Persian provinces.
  • Name the two people in the picture.
    King Philip II and his heir, Alexander the Great.
  • What are MERCENARIES?
    They're soldiers hired by another country.
  • What was the name of the long spear used by Macedonian phalanxes?
    The SARISSA.
  • What are CAVALRY?
    They're mounted soldiers. (soldiers on horses)
  • What was the name of the first battle Alexander fought against the Persians? (hint: it's the name of the river they fought at)
    The Battle of the GRANICUS.
  • What was the name of the LEAGUE created by King Philip II and his heir, Alexander?
    The HELLENIC LEAGUE. (or: The League of Corinth)
  • What is SCORCHED EARTH?
    It's a strategy to destroy/burn all the food crops so an enemy army has nothing to eat.