1. Alexander The Great
Mr. Anders & Ms. Lee

2. Macedonia

3. Phillip II of Macedon
Ruled Macedonia from B.C. and transformed it into a powerful military machine
Moved into northern Greece and met little resistance due to residual effects of Peloponnesian War
By 338 he had Greece under his control

4. Macedonian Battle Tactics

5. 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.

6. Companion Calvary

7. Alexander the Great Phillip II is assassinated in 336 BCE
Alexander is crowned king
Phillip had prepared Alexander
well for kingship
Military Experience
Tutors

8. 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.

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

10. The Conquest Begins– 334 BCE
His army totaled 37,000 Greek and Macedonian men. 5,000 of which were cavalry.
Darius III, king of Persia, called forth a massive multinational army to meet the invaders. Estimates range from 200,000 to one million soldiers

11. The Conquests of Alexander
Dates
Freed Ionian Greek cities
333 BCE
Palestine, Syria, & Egypt
332 BCE
The Battle of Gaugamela
331 BCE
Heavily outnumbered, Alexander crushes the Persians at the Battle of Issus.
Alexander establishes Alexandria as the Greek capitol of Egypt!
Near Babylon, Alexander decisively defeats Darius! Becomes the ruler of the entire Persian Empire! 1 2 3
Alexander was still not satisfied!

12. The Conquests of Alexander
For the next three years, Alexander moves east and northeast.
Afghanistan & Pakistan
In 326 BCE, Alexander moves into India.
Series of a hard fought campaigns
Macedonians refuse to go any farther
Alexander’s army returned to Babylon, where he dies in June 323 BCE of wounds, fever, and too much alcohol.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Alexander’s Legacy The Marriage of East & West
Alexander the Great ushered in the Hellenistic Age – A period where Greek influence could be found throughout the known world!

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

17. Does Alexander really deserve the title “the great”?

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