Question

1. can you think of military reasons for the severe treatment of tyrian survivors?
2. how can you use this document to argue that alexander was great?
3. how can you use this document to argue that alexander was not great?

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Explanation:

Question 4:

Military reasons for severe treatment of Tyrian survivors could include deterring other cities from resisting (to reduce future military resistance), eliminating potential Tyrian military resurgence (as survivors might rebel), and using harshness to assert Alexander's military dominance (to show enemies the cost of defiance).

If the document shows Alexander’s military success (e.g., conquering Tyre), his strategic brilliance (e.g., innovative siege tactics), or his ability to expand his empire (gaining a strategic port), these can argue he was great (as great leaders achieve military feats, expand influence, and show strategic genius).

If the document shows severe treatment of Tyrian survivors (e.g., cruelty, mass suffering), this can argue Alexander was not great, as great leaders are often seen as just, merciful, and valuing human life, and such cruelty contradicts ideals of great leadership.

Answer:

Military reasons include deterring other cities from resistance, preventing Tyrian resurgence, and asserting military dominance.

Question 5: