1. Peloponnesian War and The Rise of Alexander Unit 6: Greece Ms. Moran SWBAT: Identify the significance of the Peloponnesian War on Ancient Greece by answering questions, and participating in class discussions. Identify the legacy of Alexander the Great by analyzing myths on the leader and comparing them with that of other students.

2. Greco-Persian Wars  499 and 449 BC.  In 478 BC the Delian League  Athens and Sparta were the strongest of the city-states, but Sparta did not join

3. Peloponnesian War  Greek city-states divided into opposing sides  Sparta emerged victorious  city-state regained the military strength they once had.  major turning point in Greek history  city-states were no longer strong enough to stand up to the Macedonians under Philip II

4. Macedonia  Located above Greece  King Philip II  transformed Macedonia into a great military power, winning victory on the battlefields throughout Greece with the use of the Phalanx, and hoplites.

5. Alexander  Son of King Philip II of Macedonia.  Alexander the Great is remembered for many reasons including his many talents and myths about him.

6. Myth Time!  Grab your Ipad!  Each of you will watch a video on a myth surrounding Alexander the Great. Your are expected to explain the myth to your classmate and why you think people still tell the myth today, as well as what you think the myth was supposed to show about Alexander the Great.

7. Reading  Read the passages:  The Peloponnesian War  The Rise of Hellenistic Civilization  Philip II Conquers Greece

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