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World History Ch 11
Alexander the Great: Descended from Hercules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ptolemy | Alexander's top general |
| Persepolis | This was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550-330 BC). |
| Origen | Early church father |
| Byzantium | The Eastern Roman Empire |
| Septuagint | Greek version of the Old Testament |
| Hellenistic | Greek in nature |
| Octavian | The first Roman emperor |
| Darius III | Persian king |
| Pharos Island | an island off Alexander housed the Pharos light house |
| Alexandria | Famous Egyptian/Greek city |