Alexander & Caesar (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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Alexander's view of Persians
Alexander's view of Persians
Worthy rivals deserving respect, not just barbarians
Alexander's empire-building vision
Alexander's empire-building vision
Unification - bridging East & West into unified world
Caesar's primary motivation for conquest
Caesar's primary motivation for conquest
Personal glory & political dominance in Rome
Proskynesis
Proskynesis
Persian custom of prostrating before the king
Susa Weddings (324 BCE)
Susa Weddings (324 BCE)
Alexander + 80 officers married Persian noblewomen for cultural fusion
Caesar's Romanisation policy
Caesar's Romanisation policy
Imposed Latin, Roman colonies, citizenship to selected elites
Alexander's approach to barbarian/civilised divide
Alexander's approach to barbarian/civilised divide
Challenged it through cultural fusion & adopting Persian customs
Caesar's portrayal of Gauls in Commentaries
Caesar's portrayal of Gauls in Commentaries
Barbari - uncivilised & dangerous, requiring Roman civilisation
Alexander's lasting legacy
Alexander's lasting legacy
Hellenistic world - fusion of Greek & Eastern cultures
Caesar's political legacy
Caesar's political legacy
End of Roman Republic, paved way for Empire under Augustus