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1. 1) Describe Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule, including
its location in the world, neighboring states, geography, and
relative political power. 2) Describe the political system in
Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule. How was the system
organized? What code of laws was in place? 3) Describe the
circumstances that contributed to Macedonia's rise in power and
influence under King Philip II. 2. Compare and contrast the
upbringing Alexander experienced prior to studying with
Aristotle, with the experience Alexander had with his years of
study with Aristotle. How was Alexander's life different in each
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