Ancient Greek and Macedonian Figures

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Greek astronomer who developed a theory that the Earth spun on its axis and orbited the Sun.

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Aristarchus

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A group of Greek soldiers who stood close together in a square formation.

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Phalanx

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Alexander’s general who ruled Egypt

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Ptolemy

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Macedonian King who was a brilliant military leader and defeated the Greeks.

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Philip II of Macedonia

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Egyptian Queen who became an ally to Julius Caesar and Marc Antony and was the last of the Ptolemaic rulers

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Cleopatra VII

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Greek-like, heavily influenced by Greek ideas.

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Hellenistic

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One of three of Alexander’s generals who claimed part of his empire and ruled Macedonia.

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Antigonous

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Macedonian King who was the greatest military commanders in history and conquered the Persian Empire.

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Alexander the Great

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One of three of Alexander’s generals who claimed most of his empire in Asia, including Persia.

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Seleucus