Macedon was a kingdom in the north east of Ancient Greece

a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen is a kingdom

the civilisation that rivalled Ancient Greece to its east was Persia, sometimes called the Persian Empire

a league is a group of people or places that have a shared interest

murder is a crime, and it is when a person or persons choose to end the life of another person

Alexander's journey from boy to king

History

The Persian Empire

The wars between Greece and Persia

Alexander's conquests

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.

What is a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen called?

What was the name of the kingdom in the north east of Ancient Greece that the Persian Empire had conquered?

Who took over the throne when the Greeks won Macedon back from the Persians in 359 BCE?

they would be stronger if they became one city-state

they would become stronger if they didn't work together

they would be stronger if they became allies

What did King Philip suggest to other important rulers of Ancient Greek city-states?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. King Phillip II created the __________ of Corinth in about 338 BCE to defeat the Persians completely.

He was not known to be a very strong soldier.

He was the new king of Macedon at 20 years old.

He was not known to be very well educated.

He set out to conquer the Persian Empire.

Which of the below statements about Alexander are correct?

What were the battles that the Persians lost against the Ancient Greeks?

What is a messenger who carries messages by running between places called?

Match the battle to the correct piece of information.

they stayed in Thermopylae and built settlements

they stole valuable items and returned home

What did the Persians do after Thermopylae?

When did the Battle of Salamis take place?

They had far more ships and men and so over-powered the Persians.

They pretended to retreat towards the narrow strait of Salamis.

They had better and stronger weapons than the Persians.

They blocked the Persians in the straight of Salamis and ambushed them.

How did the Greeks win the Battle at Salamis?

Alexander's journey from boy to king

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