Alexander's achievements

History

The Persian Empire

The wars between Greece and Persia

Alexander's journey from boy to king

Alexander's conquests

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.

Complete the sentence. To gain something, such as land, by force is to {{ }} it.

What was the legend about that Alexander fulfilled in Phrygia?

What was the city that Alexander ordered to be built in the north of Egypt called?

Ptolemy oversaw construction in Alexandria.

To attract people to Alexandria, they decided to build a big library.

King Darius oversaw construction in Alexandria.

To attract people to Alexandria, they decided to build a big temple.

Which statements about Alexandria are correct?

Match the scholars who used the library in Alexandria to their descriptions.

True or false? Alexander became known for the cruelty he showed to the Persian people he conquered.

King Darius defeated Alexander in battle at Issus. 

Alexander defeated King Darius in battle at Issus.

The battle of Issus was not the first time Alexander defeated Darius.

Which of the below statements are historically accurate about the battle at Issus?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Egypt had been under {{ }} control since 525 BCE when King Cambyses II had conquered it.

He wanted to invest lots of money into Egypt.

He promised to built lots of temples in Egypt.

What was the main reason that the Ancient Egyptians crowned Alexander as the new pharaoh in 332 BCE?

Alexander used tactics at Gaugamela that helped him win.

Alexander died in Babylon before making it home to Macedon.

Alexander conquered Babylon before Gaugamela.

In the Indus Valley, Alexander successfully defeated the Persians.

Which of these statements about Alexander's conquering of Persia are historically accurate?

Alexander's achievements

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