For homework for Western Civilization we had to read, and take notes on Alexander the Great.  Alexander became the King of Macedonia in 336 BC.  Because of his accomplishments over the next 13 years he became known as Alexander the Great.  He became King when he was 20 years old, but was well prepared because he had learned science, geography, and literature from Aristotle.  In 334 he led 35,000 soldiers across the Hellespont into Anatolia.  By 326 BC Alexander and his army had reached the Indus Valley.  After winning a relentless battle, Alexander agreed to turn back because his soldiers were so tired.  By Spring of 323 BC Alexander organized plans to unify his Kingdom with new cities, and roads.  He became seriously ill with a fever, and died at just 32 years old.  He never carried out his plans.