Fill in the Blanks ALEXANDER THE GREATOnline version Alexander the Great early education. by Alfonso Poza 1 King wisest everything leadership teach mind Iliad Macedonia strategy Olympia King Philip II turned into a mighty military power by establishing a paid professional army of highly trained , full - time soldiers . He also caused advancements in , battle formations , and weaponry . In 356 B . C . , King Philip II and his wife , had a son , whom they named Alexander . He grew up a brave and intelligent boy who displayed strong qualities . Philip II of Macedonia wanted the best education possible for his son , so he began a search for the man in Greece to be Alexander ? s tutor . Aristotle accepted the king ? s invitation to come to Macedonia and his 13 - year - old son . Aristotle was interested in . He investigated the fields of biology , botany , zoology , astronomy , physics , mathematics , psychology , rhetoric , logic , politics , and ethics , as well as the fine arts of literature , music , and drama . Alexander was an excellent student with a quick . He devoured books on Greek literature and poetry . He considered The to be a model of soldier ? s values .
