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The Battle of Ipsus Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

The Battle of Ipsus in 301 BC was a significant event in ancient history, marking the end of the Diadochi Wars and the establishment of new kingdoms in the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s death.

  • Players will have the opportunity to learn about the key events leading up to the Battle of Ipsus
  • They will need to correctly place these events in chronological order on a timeline
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  • 302 BC: Antigonus Monophthalmus declares himself king of Asia Minor
  • 301 BC: Antigonus Monophthalmus invades Syria
  • 301 BC: Seleucus I Nicator allies with Ptolemy I of Egypt against Antigonus Monophthalmus
  • 301 BC: Battle of Ipsus takes place between the forces of Antigonus Monophthalmus and the coalition of Seleucus I Nicator, Ptolemy I, Lysimachus, and Cassander
  • 301 BC: Antigonus Monophthalmus is killed in battle at the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: Demetrius I Poliorcetes escapes from the battle and goes into exile
  • 301 BC: Seleucus I Nicator gains control of the eastern territories previously held by Antigonus Monophthalmus
  • 301 BC: Ptolemy I gains control of Syria and Palestine after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: Lysimachus gains control of Asia Minor after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: Cassander gains control of Greece and Macedonia after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Battle of Ipsus marks the end of the Wars of the Diadochi
  • 301 BC: The Hellenistic period begins after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The division of Alexander the Great's empire is solidified after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The balance of power in the Mediterranean region shifts after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Seleucid Empire is established as a major power in the aftermath of the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt expands its influence after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Antigonid dynasty is weakened and eventually collapses after the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Battle of Ipsus has long-lasting effects on the political landscape of the ancient world
  • 301 BC: The successors of Alexander the Great continue to vie for power in the aftermath of the Battle of Ipsus
  • 301 BC: The Battle of Ipsus reshapes the boundaries of the Hellenistic kingdoms

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