Roxana

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the meaning of name?Old Iranian Raṷxšnā- ('shining, radiant, brilliant')
2. What is the marriage date?Circa 327 BC
3. Who was Roxana?Roxana was a princess from Bactria who married Alexander the Great and became his queen. She was a royal woman from the eastern part of the ancient Persian Empire.
4. Why did Alexander marry Roxana?Alexander married Roxana to show respect for the local people and to make his rule stronger in the east. It helped him win the loyalty of the people he conquered.

Bactria and Sogdiana: Ancient regions in Central Asia, historically significant for their role in Alexander the Great's campaigns and the Silk Road.
Alexander the Great: King of Macedon (356-323 BC) renowned for his military genius and the vast empire he conquered.
Hellenistic Period: The era following Alexander the Great's conquests (c. 323-31 BC), characterized by the spread of Greek culture and influence across the Mediterranean and Asia.
Diadochi: The rival generals who fought for control of Alexander the Great's empire after his death.