Battle of Chaeronea

Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in Alexander's Life and Character.

Definition

The decisive 338 BC battle where the Macedonian army defeated an alliance of Athens and Thebes.

Exam Context

Battle of Chaeronea appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Alexander the Great, especially Alexander's Life and Character and Alexander's Life and Character.

Alexander the Great Alexander's Life and Character Alexander's Life and Character

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Alexander the Great

Alexander's Youth and the Influence of Philip and Olympias

Alexander's Life and Character • Alexander's Life and Character

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