NO TITLE TODAY!- You DO NOT NEED YOUR NOTEBOOKS  DO NOW Take out a half sheet of paper and label it as follows for a quiz on Alexander the Great: Exit Slip: 6.4.7: Alexander Name: Period 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. How did Alexander unite his new, large empire? He united them against the Persians – a common enemy who the Greeks already had history with. He spread Greek culture and showed respect for other cultures’ customs. He forced them to convert to belief in Greek rituals, beliefs, and values - including language and ceremonies. Both (a) and (b). D

2. Alexander spread Greek ideas by creating Greek-like city centers 2. Alexander spread Greek ideas by creating Greek-like city centers. This Greek-like culture is known as ________. Egyptian Hellenistic Influence Conquest B

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Alexander? Alexander single-handedly created an enormous empire that lasted for centuries. Alexander spread his empire and Greek culture into Egypt’s most famous city, Alexandria Alexander married two Persian princess Alexander required all Greeks to accept him as the “son of Zeus.” D

4. Why did Alexander’s empire break apart after his death. A 4. Why did Alexander’s empire break apart after his death? A. He did not name an heir, so the empire was divided among three powerful generals. B. People were too sad that he died C. Athens and Sparta went to war again D. Persia invaded Greece again A

5. How was Alexander the Great similar to his father. A 5. How was Alexander the Great similar to his father? A. They both loved the Olympics B. They both were Spartan warriors C. They both had an appreciation of Greek culture D. They couldn’t ride a horse C

Agenda Make a booklet (foldable) for Greek Contributions

FOLDABLE We will be making a foldable book to help keep all of our information and notes on the key figures from ancient Greece. These will be collected at the end of today and given back to you during our next class meeting so you don’t lose them!  Please collect these at the end of the day so they don’t lose them. 

Foldable- I will teach you, but you need to follow directions! Supplies you will need Tape Pencil Supplies you will receive One piece of construction paper (fold in half hamburger style) 6 index cards where Side 1 will have the individuals name Side 2 will have notes about their contributions Let me show you…

Index Card Example: Side 2: Notes on Socrates SOCRATES You must flip it over so that when it gets taped you can easily read it…let me show you! Philosopher known for his teaching

Foldable Front Cover should say: Greek Contributions Inside Cover Philosophy Math/Science Art Theater Architecture Inside Cover Left side: Philosophy Right side: Math/Science Back Cover: Art

Foldable Taping: Each index card should be taped in order so you can easily flip them over…let’s take a look