Question

After reading the text, watch this video about Alexander’s methods of conquest, colonization, and governance.
Match each example of his adopting the culture of conquered peoples to the place where it happened.

Locations:
a. Bactria, eastern area of Alexander’s empire
b. Zagros Mountains north of Persia
c. Egypt

1. married Roxane to secure a connection to a local chieftain
2. adopted local dress and encouraged proskynesis
3. accepted the title “son of Ammon” and wore the double crown of the region’s traditional rulers

Answer 1

1 — a (Bactria): Roxane was a Bactrian chieftain’s daughter whom Alexander married to secure local ties.
2 — b (Zagros/Persian area): He took on Persian dress and pushed proskynesis to integrate Persian court practices.
3 — c (Egypt): At the Siwah oracle he was hailed “son of Ammon” and he wore the pharaonic double crown in Egypt.