Alexander the Great

Introduction

Alexander the Great: In 338 BC, King Philip of Macedonia had conquered the mainland of Greece. He turned his focus to attacking Persia, but was murdered. His son, Alexander, became the new King of Macedonia. Alexander was only 20 years old when he became king, but he was well prepared for his new duties. Proving he was indeed king, he put down a rebellion of some Greek city-states and turned his attention to Persia. 

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Task

Today you will be learning more about Alexander the Great. You will be using two websites: 

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/alexander_the_great.php 

http://nsms6thgradesocialstudies.weebly.com/alexander-the-great.html

You are not required to write in complete sentences. 

Process

Go to the first website, http://www.ducksters.com/biography/alexander_the_great.php, and answer the following questions. 

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?

 

Continue on to the second website, http://nsms6thgradesocialstudies.weebly.com/alexander-the-great.html, and answer the rest of the questions. 

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?

 

Finally, share the information you learned today about Alexander the Great with your family.