Transcript The conspiracy of Parmenio and Philotas

the policy of fusion
But first, a quiz
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What year did Alexander destroy the palace at Persepolis?
Why was Persepolis a significant place to destroy?
Whose palace was it at Persepolis?
What was the name of the mistress, who according to the vulgate,
convinced Alexander to burn the palace?
At what place did Alexander gain a large amount of money, before
going to Persepolis?
What year was Alexander at Babylon?
Which Persian Satrap controlled Babylon?
Who was in charge of stopping the rebellion of King Agis &
Memnon back in Thrace & Macedonia?
During the battle of Gaugamela, why did Bessus and Mazaeus and
their troops flee from battle?
What region was the battle of Gaugamela in M_________
Homework: Darius’ Murder
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Read your workbooks, p.80 ‘conquest of
persia’ and answer the questions on the
hamilton worksheet, p.81. This must be
completed, it is important you understand.
The policy of Fusion
As he advanced through Asia his view of the empire and
his position with regard to the conquered people
changed. To achieve security and permanence of his
empire he adopted a policy of fusion. According to the
policy:
 Persians and macedonians were to live in harmony
 Persian soldiers would fight for alexander
 Persian religious practices would be tolerated
 Some persian customs were adopted
It created some serious problems between Alexander and
some Macedonians, who resented his new approach.
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See handout, ‘His relationship with
the Macedonians’ read.
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Read and highlight p.82 in your workbooks
‘Policy of fusion’
Complete worksheets “what would alex
do?” in pairs.
Problems caused by the Policy of
fusion:
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Macedonians and Greeks believed that they were a
superior race. They did not understand Alexander’s
tolerance of Persians. Many were offended by his
actions. As a result, their relationship was damaged.
A number of events relate to the conflict between
Alexander and his men:
Death of Philotas & Parmenio
Death of Cleitus
Callisthenes and proskynesis
Royal Pages conspiracy
Mutiny at Opis
To do….
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In your workbooks, Complete readings,
question and answer worksheets and flow
charts on the deaths of Philotas,
Parmenio, Cleitus & Callisthenes.
The information in the Paul Artus book,
pp.90-95 will help you answer the
questions & fill in the flow charts above