Why Alexander is called 'The Great'

History

The Persian Empire

The wars between Greece and Persia

Alexander's journey from boy to king

Alexander's conquests

Alexander's achievements

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'?

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

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

What is a word or phrase that is attached to someone's name called?

Complete the sentence. The Ancient {{ }} first referred to Alexander using the epithet ‘The Great’.

In what country did the powerful ancient civilisation, Ancient Rome, begin?

True or false? One of the things that the Ancient Romans admired most about Alexander was his military prowess.

What happened to the lands that Alexander had conquered during his lifetime?

Which impressive buildings could be found in the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt?

Complete the sentence. Alexander created the largest {{ }} ever to exist in the ancient world. 

What did Alexander use to undo the Gordian knot and fulfil the legend?

Where did Alexander order a new city, called Alexandria, to be built?

Who did Alexander leave to rule Egypt whilst he left to continue his military campaign in 331 BCE?

What did Ptolemy and his son build to attract visitors to Alexandria?

Why Alexander is called 'The Great'

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