1. Homework G-7 due tomorrow G-8 due Wednesday Test on Greece Thursday
20 Multiple Choice
Paired Document Questions
Review sheet also due Thursday (optional).

2. Aim #9: Just how “great” was Alexander the Great?
December 12, 2016

3. I. Alexander’s Background
A. He was born in 356 B.C., son
of Macedonian king Philip II.
B. In 338 B.C., Philip defeated
Athens in battle and quickly
conquered and united all of
Greece. No more independent
city-states!
C. In 336 B.C., Philip was assassinated and 20 year old Alexander becomes King of Macedonia and Greece.

4. II. Alexander’s Accomplishments
Goals:
1. Spread Greek culture across the world
2. Continue his father’s legacy of military conquest
3. Get revenge on the Persian Empire
B. By the time he died at the age of 32, Alexander had:
1. Conquered the Persian Empire and taken control of Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine and Egypt.
2. Spread the Greek Empire across Africa and Central Asia (spread of Greek ideas = rise of the Hellenistic Era).

5. Alexander’s Empire

6. Teams – Period 1 Kate – Ida Teaghan – Jamie Hayden – Jessica S
Jessica T – Erin - Ariana
Michael D – Jack L
Michael C – Ava
Luke – Nicole
Aidan – Joe V
Justin – Matt
Megan – Zahni
Rendie – Joseph Y – John
Gwen – James
Venus – Alex
Kevin – Nick

7. Teams – Period 5 Bradley – Alyssa Donna – Maria Emma G – Ryan
Megan – Alex
Nick – Kendall
Emma K – Caroline
Will – Brandon
John – Marco
Patrick – Giuliana
Paige – Andrew
James – Cami
AJ – Lucas

8. Teams – Period 9 Serena – Eric S Billy – Andrew Paige – Catherine
Hayden – Erin
Logan – Luke
Lucas – Nayeli
Olivia – Scott
Eric H – Eleni
Kyle – Caroline
Brendan – Conner
Aarav – Alex
Jeremy – Maddy
Michael B – Elli
Kaylynn – Steven
Gaby – Michael S