Alexander the Great

Alexander took the throne when he was only 20 years old. He proved ready to take control of his father's empire with all of the preparation he had to become king. 

Today, you are tasked with finding out more about Alexander and his conquests. You will fill in the worksheet you received using the websites found on the tab labeled Process.

1. When was Alexander born?

2. How old was Alexander when he died?

3. Who was Alexander's father?

4. What were a few of the things that Alexander learned as a child?

5. Which philosopher did Alexander's father hire to be his teacher?

The first 5 questions can be found on this website: http://www.ducksters.com/biography/alexander_the_great.php

6. After Alexander destroyed Thebes, why didn't other city-states rebel?

7. After Alexander defeated the Persians, he entered Egypt. Why did the Egyptians welcome Alexander?

8. By 331 B.C., Alexander controlled which Empire?

9. How many years did Alexander's armies fight before turning back?

10. Alexander died at a young age after falling ill but he managed to create a great empire. That's why he is remembered by the name?

11. How many generals divided the empire that Alexander created?

12. How many cities did Alexander name Alexandria?

13. What became the common language of the lands that Alexander controlled?

14. Alexander adopted what two things from Persia?

15. The blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs became known as what?

Questions 6-15 can be found on this website:  http://nsms6thgradesocialstudies.weebly.com/alexander-the-great.html

16. DON'T COMPLETE THE QUESTION UNTIL WE GO OVER IT AS A CLASS.