Persian Empire
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
In 334 B.C., just two years after he became king of Macedonia, Alexander invaded the Persian Empire.
Alexander
king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC)
It did not take long for Alexander to show his leadership qualities.
Macedonia
landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
In 334 B.C., just two years after he became king of Macedonia, Alexander invaded the Persian Empire.
leadership
the status of a leader
It did not take long for Alexander to show his leadership qualities.
invade
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
In 334 B.C., just two years after he became king of Macedonia, Alexander invaded the Persian Empire.
Persian
of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture
In 334 B.C., just two years after he became king of Macedonia, Alexander invaded the Persian Empire.
triumphant
experiencing triumph
Alexander was triumphant.
opponent
someone who offers opposition
When the Persians saw their opponents charging at them, they fled in terror.
flee
run away quickly
When the Persians saw their opponents charging at them, they fled in terror.
retreat
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
However, Alexander did not order a retreat.
terror
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
When the Persians saw their opponents charging at them, they fled in terror.
plain
not elaborate or elaborated; simple
In a battle on the Plain of Issus in Syria, Alexander showed a real genius for leadership.
