Alexander The Great

Bell Ringer Where was Alexander the Great from? Give me one fact you know about Alexander the Great.

After the Peloponnesian War the city-states of Greece were left vulnerable to invasion. 8.) Macedonia - was the region to the north of Greece. 9.) Philip II: Was the king of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great. Invasion of Greece: Philip conquered the city-states of Greece and united them. He then prepared to invade the Persian Empire.

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The Phalanx Used as a brute-force breakthrough formation. Philip made the Phalanx a versatile weapon, with the ability to advance, hold and retreat in good order. It was primarily used as a holding force while the Companion cavalry delivered the main blow against the enemy.

Calvary

Alexander the Great Heavily influenced by Greek culture Inspired by the stories of Achilles and Hercules. Kept a dagger and a copy of the Iliad under his pillow. Wanted his accomplishments to surpass those of Hercules.

Alexander the Great Phillip II is assassinated in 336 BCE Alexander is crowned king Phillip had prepared Alexander well for kingship Military Experience Tutors 10.) Alexander the Great – Macedonian king who conquered Persia.

Age: He was only 20-21 years old. Preparation As a teenager Alexander had been a general in his father’s army. His father had hired the Philosopher Aristotle as his tutor. Many in Macedonia did not consider him a legitimate heir to the throne because his mother, Olympia, was not a Macedonian.

In Egypt he was proclaimed the son of Zeus and made Pharaoh. Conquers Egypt After defeating the Persians Alexander marched to Egypt to claim his newly acquired territory. In Egypt he was proclaimed the son of Zeus and made Pharaoh. The Egyptians considered him to be a god. 11.) Alexandria - Macedonian city that helped spread Greek culture throughout the region.

Alexander Pushes into the Indus River Valley Alexander expanded his empire to the Indus river in India. He adopted many Persian and Egyptian customs along the way. This may have bred resentment in his men, because they refused to advance any further into India and he was forced to head back. 12.) The Indus river became the eastern border of his empire.

Alexander moved quickly to fulfil his father’s dream – The conquest of the Persian Empire!

Death of Alexander Alexander never lost a battle. He died shortly after he turned back from India. It was most likely from Malaria, or another tropical disease. Babylon This city is the traditional site for his death. He never appointed a successor, it is said that he left his kingdom to “the strongest”

Why was Alexander so successful?? Great Military Leader Master of strategy and tactics He was fearless Led his men into battle Willing to risk his own life While in India, Alexander was the first to leap over a city wall in order to inspire his troops.

The Legacy of Alexander Alexander is considered one of the great military leaders of all time. He assimilated the cultures of his conquered regions into a common culture. 13.) Hellenistic Culture - was a combination of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian culture.

Architecture and Sculpture Realism Hellenistic sculpture took a departure from the Greek idealized style to a style emphasizing realism.

Literature Jason and the Argonauts Epic poetry in the tradition of Homer. Story of Greek hero Jason who led his troops called the Argonauts in a quest to find a golden fleece. Theatre Continued, became more complex.

Science Eratosthenes: Came up with a system of latitude and longitude. First known to have calculated the circumference of the Earth. He also made what he thought was a map of the Earth Archimedes Considered the greatest scientist and mathematician of ancient Greece. Discovered volume, area, levers, pulleys, and made many inventions, some of which we still use today.

Zeno: Founder of Stoicism Stoicism teaches that self-control, fortitude and detachment from distracting emotions, sometimes interpreted as an indifference to pleasure or pain, allows one to become a clear thinker, level-headed and unbiased. Stoics did not seek to extinguish emotions, only to avoid emotional troubles by developing clear judgment and inner calm through diligent practice of logic, reflection, and concentration.

Example of a Timeline Alexander The Great 323 B.C 356 B.C 356 BC Alexander the Great is born. 336 BC Death of King Phillip and Crowning of Alexander the Great as ruler of Macedonia 332 BC The Siege of Tyre 326 BC Battle of River Hydaspes 324 BC Troops mutiny at Opis 323 B.C 356 B.C 338 BC Battle of Chaeronea 334 BC Battle of the Granicus River 331 BC Foundation of Alexandria and Battle of Gaugamela 327 BC Marriage to Roxane and the Beginning of the Indian Quest 323 BC The Death of Alexander the Great Alexander The Great

Your Turn In 7-10 sentences, summarize Alexander the Great’s life. Be sure to use details! Be specific!!