showing mercy is treating someone kindly when you have power over them

the leaders of Ancient Egypt were called pharaohs

tactics are the plans armies use in battle to defeat their enemies

Babylon was an ancient city in the Persian Empire that was located on the Euphrates River

Alexander's conquests

History

The Persian Empire

The wars between Greece and Persia

Alexander's journey from boy to king

Alexander's achievements

Why Alexander is called 'The Great'

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: Why is Alexander called 'The Great'?' pupils learnt about the historic enmity between Greece and Persia while reflecting on why Alexander earned the epithet, 'The Great'. In 'The Romans: What did it mean to be a Roman?' pupils will learn about the rise and fall of a new Mediterranean power, the Roman Empire.

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?' pupils will take their knowledge of Greek society and culture, deepen this further and explore its lasting legacy. In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: Why is Alexander called 'The Great'?' pupils will learn about the historic enmity between Greece and Persia while reflecting on why Alexander earned the epithet, 'The Great'.

In this unit, pupils learn about the historical conflict between the Greek city-states and Persia. They then broaden their knowledge of this rivalry by learning about Alexander the Great's life. They end the unit by considering the reasons why Alexander has been called 'The Great'.

Ancient Greek civilisation: why is Alexander called 'The Great'?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.  Alexander became known for the {{ }} he showed to the Persian people he conquered.

The Persian king, Darius III, defeated Alexander.

He defeated the Persian king, Darius III.

He refused to enter into the fighting himself.

He showed great bravery by fighting alongside the men he commanded.

Which statements about the battle at Issus are correct?

After Issus, where did Alexander and his army then head to?

A new city was built and named after him.

How did the Ancient Egyptians show their gratitude to Alexander for ridding them of their Persian rulers?

The Persian army used chariots at Gaugamela.

Alexander conquered Babylon before Gaugamela.

In the Indus Valley Alexander successfully defeated the Persians.

Which statements about the expansion of Alexander's empire are correct?

a place where people go to buy and sell goods

acountry or state ruled by a king or queen

a large building where people live together

What is the correct definition of a 'kingdom'?

What Greek kingdom had ended up under Persian control during the wars between the two countries?

He became King of Macedon once the Greeks had pushed the Persians out.

He wanted all the city-states to work together as allies.

Which statements are correct about King Phillip II and his ruling of the Kingdom of Macedon?

Complete the sentence. King Phillip II created the League of {{ }} in about 338 BCE to defend Ancient Greece and defeat the Persians completely.

King Phillip II was overthrown by Alexander

What happened two years after forming the League of Corinth?

Alexander plans to defeat and conquer Persia

Order the events, starting with the earliest.

Alexander's conquests

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