Alexander the Great's Conquests in Asia Occurred Despite

question 41

Multiple Choice

Alexander the Great's conquests in Asia occurred despite

• A)his lack of military expertise prior to his father's assassination.
• B)the Persian king Darius III's refusal to make any peace settlements and resort to guerilla warfare.
• C)the lack of a strong cavalry and inability to capture Egypt.
• D)his eventual difficulties in convincing his troops to fight so far from home.
• E)violent opposition back in Greece by most of the city-states.

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Definitions:

Free Association

In psychoanalysis, the uncensored uttering of all thoughts that come to mind.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Defense

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual redirects feelings and desires, often unconsciously, from one person to another, particularly noted in psychoanalytic therapy.