Question
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 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
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
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
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Based on your request for a historical perspective regarding the methods Alexander the Great used to build the Macedonian Empire that differs from today's views, the second table seems to align best. Here's a breakdown:
Focus Points From the Second Table:
Describes Alexander's military achievements and conquests without applying a modern lens of morality regarding warfare.
States that methods of warfare were different from today’s practices, which reflects an understanding of historical context rather than contemporary views.
Highlights the commonality of sieges and the sacking of cities as practices of the time rather than condemning them by today's standards.
Discusses Alexander's embrace of local culture and religion while acknowledging that allowing conquered peoples to retain their identity was less common, thus providing a more nuanced view of cultural integration versus domination.
This approach reflects historical empathy, recognizing that practices considered harsh or unjust by today’s standards were often acceptable and common in the ancient context.
