1. Archaeology Reveals! Bones of Philip of Macedon Identified
Where? Who? How? Previously held idea?

2. Do Now
List two reasons why the Battle of Granicus was significant to Alexander.
List two actions Alexander took after the battle.
Recall! What action happened at Granicus that Alexander would later ‘forget’?

5. Diamond 4
Choose the four most important pieces of information from the textbook. Write the info in a sentence on a post-it note. Arrange the notes in order of importance. Miletus Disbanding the fleet 1. Re-read your event and tell it to your group. 2. Notes: what conclusion(s) could you draw about Alexander and these events?

6. Battle of Issus Notes: List 3 reasons why Alexander won this battle.
List the ‘effect of the victory’ on page 47.
What happened to Darius’ family after the battle?

7. Alexander, you’ve got mail!
It’s November 333 BCE. You are Darius. You have just lost the Battle of Issus to Alexander, the Macedonian invader. You lost it because your large army was a hindrance and Alexander had superior weapons – mainly the sarissa. You fled – and this retreat began to destroy your own army.

8. Alexander, you’ve got mail!
Darius requests the return of his noble family
What is Arrian’s version of the request? (page 50)
Darius is, according to Persians, superior to all…

9. Seal it with an ancient Persian letter

10. Instant Wise Merit!
What was Diodorus’ version of the request?

11. Darius, King of Persia, you’ve got mail!
It is December 333 BCE. You are Alexander. You have beaten Darius at Issus and, having received a letter from him requesting the return of his family, sit down to respond to your enemy. You realise that your response to Darius has serious propaganda value: it justifies your invasion of Persia and provokes Darius into yet another battle…

12. Darius, you’ve got mail!
Alexander addresses Darius in the most uncompromising language and tone:
Reject
Blame
Accuse
Demand

13. Seal it with a Greek letter

14. Alexander, you’ve got mail!
You are Darius. You hear that Alexander is fighting in the seige of Tyre, but you decide to make another request of him.
You make him an offer and a proposal… (page 51)
Ransom
alliance

15. Darius, you’ve got mail!
You are Alexander. You are getting sick and tired of Darius’ requests – you would rather sort it out on the battlefield at Gaugamela in 331 BCE.
You reject his offer, and reply (page 51):
The country and its treasures are already yours
If you wanted to marry Barsine, you do not need Darius’ permission.

16. Battle of Gaugamela Planning the battle
Alexander speaks to his troops before the battle
Gaugamela documentary: what do you learn about Alexander from this decisive battle?

18. Siege of Tyre 1. Where is Tyre on a map of Alexander’s campaigns?
2. Speech before Tyre – what were his motives? (page 53)
What were the advantages to Alexander if he captured Tyre? What were the risks?
Advantages
Risks

19. Recreate the Siege of Tyre
Annotate your creation:
Before Tyre (pg 50)
During Tyre (pg 51)
Conclusion about Alexander
Modern quote (by Artus) about Tyre in your quote grid

20. Invader, revenge king to…Great King of Asia
Darius is murdered
Notes: who killed him? Why? How did Alexander respond? (page 64)
Alexander’s motive in Asia changes

21. Next Week: Alexander’s Relationship with the Macedonians
Was there a ‘policy of fusion’ with the Persians?
How do his troops feel about Alexander after he conquers Persia? How does he respond?

22. Homework What? 3-4 paragraphs Details of actions Dates Quotes When?
Monday April 4th
How?
or re-fill
Why?
Practice reviewing and communicating your knowledge
Give me an idea of how much you understand

23. “The Spartan Damis said, ‘As Alexander wants to be a god, let him be one.’” (Plutarch)
Discuss the religious beliefs that Alexander may have held about his own superhuman nature, with particular reference to:
His legendary ancestors;
His visit to Troy;
His consultation of the oracle at the oasis of Siwah.
What was the political and/or military significance of Alexander’s attitude towards his own superhuman, or divine, status?