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Alexander deeply admired Greek culture and aimed to distribute Greek ideas throughout

his empire. He hoped that Greek ideas, customs, and traditions would blend with the diverse

cultures of the people he had conquered.

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He hoped that Greek ideas, customs, and traditions would blend with the diverse cultures of the people he had conquered.

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The second part of Alexander's plan—to

inspire loyalty among his followers and the

people he had conquered—involved religion.

Alexander used religion in two ways

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The third part of Alexander's plan was to demonstrate respect for the cultural practices of

the people he had conquered. One of the ways he achieved this goal was by adopting some of

these practices.

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Alexandria was located in Egypt, near the sea.

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Trade and learning

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Greek ideas throughout

his empire.

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Alexander thought that the building of Greek-style cities would be one way to accomplish his goal,

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alexander admired greeks custom and traditions would blend with the divers culters of the people

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Alexander deeply admired Greek culture and aimed to distribute Greek ideas throughout

his empire.

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Alexander thought that the building of

Greek-style cities would be one way to

accomplish his goal,

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Alexander's cities, bringing with them their Greek laws, art, and literature.

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Alexander deeply admired Greek culture and aimed to distribute Greek ideas throughout

his empire

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he hoped that greek ideas, customs and traditions would blend with the diverse culture of the people he had conquered.

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Egypt

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Alexander thought that the greek syles cities would be one way to accomplish his dream

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he hoped that Greek ideas customs and traditions would blend with the diverse cultures

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Alexander thought that the building of

Greek-style cities would be one way to

accomplish his goal, so he established many cities

in various parts of the empire. Similar to the

cities in Greece, they had marketplaces, temples,

and theaters.

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Alexander thought that the building of

Greek-style cities would be one way to

accomplish his goal, so he established many cities

in various parts of the empire. Similar to the

cities in Greece, they had marketplaces, temples,

and theaters.

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trade and learning.

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he established many cities in a various parts of the empire

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Alexander's cities, bringing with them their

Greek laws, art, and literature. Alexander insistedthat local soldiers and government officials

communicate solely in Greek.

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Founded by Alexander in 332 B.C.E.,

Alexandria was located in Egypt, near the sea.

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established many cities in various parts of the empire

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Eventually, the city of Alexandria became one of theancient world's most important

centers of trade and learning. It contained one ofthe largest libraries in the world at the time,

which had more than half a million books.

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trade and learning