Q: How did you come into power over Greece?
A: I came into power when my father, Philip II, the current king of Macedonia, was assasinated. A young Persian murdered my dear father, after he was supposedly offended by Philip's father-in-law, Attalus. I obviously was the heir to the throne, and began my reign over Greece in 336 BC.
Q: Were there any noteworthy events in your young life?
A: In my years before becoming King of Greece, when my father was still an important figure in my life, I was tutored by the great philosopher Aristotle. He taught me science, math, and also some of his philosophical beliefs. These tutoring sessions contributed to my military intelligence later on in my reign. My father also gave me a few small military opportunities in my teen years.
Q: Explain your military conquests in places such as Persia.
A: Of course! When I first came into power, I was very nervous that another assassination or rebellion might ensue, and I quickly executed any rebels or opposing parties that came across my path. One of my first, and probably most memorable conquests was that of Persia. In 334 BC, I took thousands of my Macedonian soldiers to fight the great Persians, under the rule of King Darius III. We easily crushed their army, losing just over 100 men only. A few years later a few other battles ensued, and eventually brought about the end of the Persian empire.
Q: What happened when you entered Egypt?
A: In 331 BC, my armies and I traveled into Egypt, and were welcomed very warmly. A city, now known as Alexandria, was created in my honor, and I was crowned Pharaoh of Egypt.
Q: How has Hellenism played a role in your career?
A: As I have ruled Greece over the years, the world has become more and more Hellenistic. Hellenism is the spreading of Greek culture and religious beliefs throughout the world. I also recently built many new Hellenistic European cities.
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