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Victor A. Varela period 6 11/3/14 Historical Impact Throughout his life, Alexander conquered neighboring countries and showed his military and leadership skills in combat. His empire became the largest of its time period. Unfortunately, he died of illness at the young age of thirty-three, and he had no heir to his throne. However, his ambitious campaigns and conquests, his brave character, and his leadership and combat expertise helped him create a large impact on the world both back then and today. One legacy that Alexander left behind was the Hellenistic culture. When Alexander conquered a country, his culture mixed with that of the conquered country. He also brought the cultures of other places he had previously conquered. …show more content…

Most of these cities do not exist anymore. However, one of these cities still exists today. This city is Alexandria, one of the largest cities in Egypt. Established by Alexander in 331 BC, this city has become a center of tourism and commerce. The city of Alexandria counts as one of Alexander's legacies that has lasted over …show more content…

His conquests created Hellenism, which culturally unified various countries at that time. The cites Alexander built helped create shelter and economic growth, which can be seen in Alexandria. His legends have been passed down from generation to generation, making him an iconic figure in culture. All of these contributions to the world have immortalized Alexander the Great in history. Works Cited "Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)." BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2014. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/alexander_the_great.shtml>. "Alexander the Great (Alexander of Macedon) Biography." History of Macedonia.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. <http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/AncientMacedonia/AlexandertheGreat.html>. "Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age." Mr. Giotto's Site (Penfield). N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2014. <http://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jgiotto/onlinetextbook.cfm?subpage=1653418>. "Ancient Proverbial Expressions in Pictures." About. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2014. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/dmen/ss/070709damoclessword_4.htm>. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.

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