Using a lens of historical empathy, which of the following tables depicts a historical perspective that differs from today and describes the process Alexander the Great used to build the Macedonian Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Asia Minor Egypt Persia
Description
Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus
Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants
Liberated cities from Persian rule
Siege of Gaza
Did not force ideals, values, or religion
Proclaimed himself king of Egypt after defeating Darius III
Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon
Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate
Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa
Adopted Persian traditions
Historical Perspective
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre
Methods of warfare similar to modern practices
Sieges and sacking of cities are common practices widely utilized today
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Gaza
Methods of warfare similar to modern practices
Sieges and sacking of cities are common practices widely utilized today
Conquest of cities uncommon during the time period
Embraced local cultural and religious ideas
Cultural and religious tolerance/freedom uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia Description Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants Liberated cities from Persian rule Siege of Gaza Did not force ideals, values, or religion Proclaimed himself king of Egypt after defeating Darius III Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa Adopted Persian traditions Historical Perspective Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre Methods of warfare similar to modern practices Sieges and sacking of cities are common practices widely utilized today Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Gaza Methods of warfare similar to modern practices Sieges and sacking of cities are common practices widely utilized today Conquest of cities uncommon during the time period Embraced local cultural and religious ideas Cultural and religious tolerance/freedom uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia
Description
Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus
Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants
Liberated cities from Persian rule
Siege of Gaza
Promoted hellenization among local Egyptians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon
Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate
Proclaimed himself king of Asia after defeating Darius III
Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa
Adopted Persian traditions
Historical Perspective
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre
Methods of warfare different from today’s
Sieges and sacking of cities were common ancient practices
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Gaza
Embraced local culture, religion, and ideals
Allowed conquered peoples to retain their identity, less common during the time period
Conquest of cities common during the time period
Embraced local cultural and religious ideas
Cultural and religious tolerance/freedom uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia Description Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants Liberated cities from Persian rule Siege of Gaza Promoted hellenization among local Egyptians, Macedonians, and Greeks Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate Proclaimed himself king of Asia after defeating Darius III Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa Adopted Persian traditions Historical Perspective Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre Methods of warfare different from today’s Sieges and sacking of cities were common ancient practices Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Gaza Embraced local culture, religion, and ideals Allowed conquered peoples to retain their identity, less common during the time period Conquest of cities common during the time period Embraced local cultural and religious ideas Cultural and religious tolerance/freedom uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia
Description
Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus
Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants
Liberated cities from Persian rule
Siege of Gaza
Forced ideals, values, and religion on Egyptian people
Proclaimed himself king of Egypt after defeating Darius III
Waged more battles
Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon
Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate
Proclaimed himself son of Zeus-Ammon after defeating Darius III
Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa
Adopted Persian traditions
Historical Perspective
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre
Methods of warfare different than today’s
Sieges and sacking of cities were common ancient practices
Embraced local culture, religion, and ideas
Allowed people he conquered to retain their identity, less common during the time period
Conquest of cities common during the time period
Embraced local cultural and religious ideas
Cultural and religious tolerance were uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia Description Won the Battle of the Granicus and the Battle of Issus Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants Liberated cities from Persian rule Siege of Gaza Forced ideals, values, and religion on Egyptian people Proclaimed himself king of Egypt after defeating Darius III Waged more battles Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Persian Gate Proclaimed himself son of Zeus-Ammon after defeating Darius III Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa Adopted Persian traditions Historical Perspective Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre Methods of warfare different than today’s Sieges and sacking of cities were common ancient practices Embraced local culture, religion, and ideas Allowed people he conquered to retain their identity, less common during the time period Conquest of cities common during the time period Embraced local cultural and religious ideas Cultural and religious tolerance were uncommon during the time period
Asia Minor Egypt Persia
Description
Won the Battle of Issus
Sacked city of Tyre, massacring and enslaving inhabitants
Liberated cities from Persian rule
Siege of Gaza
Promoted hellenization among local Egyptians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Adopted Egyptian religion, proclaimed son of Zeus-Ammon
Won the Battle of Gaugamela and the Battle of the Granicus
Proclaimed himself king of Europe after defeating Darius III
Captured Persepolis, Babylon, and Susa
Adopted Persian traditions
Historical Perspective
Inhumane and unjust massacre of the inhabitants of Tyre
Methods of warfare different than today’s
Sieges and sacking of cities were common ancient practices
Embraced local culture, religion, and ideas
Allowed conquered peoples to retain their identity, less common during the time period
Conquest of cities common during the time period
Disregarded local cultural and religious ideas
Cultural and religious intolerance was uncommon during the time period
To analyze which of the tables depicts a historical perspective that differs from today, we will focus on the various perspectives provided in each historical framing.
1. **First Table**:
- This table views the massacres as inhumane and unjust and compares methods of warfare to modern practices. It implies some commonality in practices from ancient times to modernity, which might not lean heavily into historical perspective.
2. **Second Table**:
- The focus here is on the perspective of the massacres and acknowledges that while they are unjust by modern standards, sieges and sacking were common practices of that time, showing an understanding that historical context matters.
3. **Third Table**:
- Similar to the second, it emphasizes the inhumane aspects of Alexander’s warfare but recognizes that such sieges were common, providing a slightly more nuanced view on warfare's evolution over time.
4. **Fourth Table**:
- This table states that Alexander embraced local culture and allowed conquered peoples to retain their identity, which may differ from modern expectations of imperial rule, yet it acknowledges cultural interactions.
5. **Fifth Table**:
- The final analysis reflects perspectives that align closely with the early tables but introduces the more contentious idea that cultural and religious tolerance were uncommon during Alexander’s time, which is inconsistent with the proposals of some historical interpretations of Alexander’s approach.
Among these options, the **second table** stands out the most because it contains the idea of "Allowed conquered peoples to retain their identity, less common during the time period.” This acknowledgment indicates that while Alexander was known to adopt elements of local cultures, the perspective challenges modern assumptions about cultural interaction and enforced assimilation.
Thus, the second table effectively captures a historical perspective that differs from today by recognizing the context of cultural interactions during Alexander's conquests as being complex and multifaceted, emphasizing less on moral judgment and more on the historical practices that differ remarkably from contemporary views on warfare and imperialism.
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