Warm Ups 1) Which of the following predictions most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age? a) Alexander’s empire will grow larger. b) Alexander would eventually conquer Asia. c) Alexander would be crowned pharaoh. 2) Why was Philip able to conquer Greece?

Chapter 9 The Greek World Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History December 01, 2017 Section 3 Alexander the Great

Alabama Course of Study Standards 4. Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.

Alabama Course of Study Standards 5. Describe the role of Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic world. •  Defining boundaries of Alexander the Great's empire and its economic impact. •  Identifying reasons for the separation of Alexander the Great's empire into successor kingdoms. •  Evaluating major contributions of Hellenistic art, philosophy, science, and political thought.

Learning Targets I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek democracy on the ancient and modern world.

Learning Targets I will identify Alexander the Great’s impact as a conqueror and the spread of Greek culture into Asia and Egypt as a result of his imperial ambitions.  

Warm Ups 1) Which of the following predictions most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age? a) Alexander’s empire will grow larger. b) Alexander would eventually conquer Asia. c) Alexander would be crowned pharaoh.

Warm Ups 2) Why was Philip able to conquer Greece? Philip defeated Greece because few Greek city states responded to Athen’s call for all Greeks to join the fight against the Macedonians. As a result, the armies of Athens and their allies were easily defeated.

Reading What steps did Alexander take to create his empire? Alexander destroyed Thebes, attacked the Persian empire in Asia Minor, marched to Egypt and crowned pharaoh, and defeated the Persian army every time his forces faced them during the campaign. As he conquered he constructed cities modeled after Greek city states and encouraged Greeks to move to the conquered areas.

Reading Why were three kingdoms created from Alexander’s empire? There was not an heir to Alexander and three generals divided the empire among themselves. Syria, Egypt, Macedonia

Section 3 Alexander the Great Macedonia Conquers Greece Philip II king of Macedonia targets Greece Macedonians defeat Athens and Thebes Philip’s Military Strength Philip brilliant military leader Improved Greek military innovations Sarissas employed in the phalanx Utilized cavalry and archers in support Persia ultimate goal Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

Section 3 Alexander the Great Alexander Builds an Empire Philip assasinated and Thebes revolts Controlling the Greeks Alexander age 20 takes the throne Moves south to quash the revolt Destroys Thebes as an example Begins the conquest of Persia Greatest conqueror (The Great) Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

Section 3 Alexander the Great Building a New Empire Greatest field commander Granicus c. 334 B.C. defeats Persians After Issus c. 333 B.C. Conquers Egypt Alexander crowned pharaoh Victory at Gaugamela c. 331 B.C. Persian king escapes (Darius III) Alexander ruler of the Persian empire

Section 3 Alexander the Great Marching Home c. 327 B.C. crossed the Indus River Soldiers mutinied; end to campaigns Leaves India c. 325 B.C. c. 323 B.C. Alexander gets sick dies Died at age 30

Section 3 Alexander the Great Spreading Greek Culture Empire largest ever seen Modeled new cities after Greece cs Built temples & theaters like Greece Encouraged Greeks to settle in conquered empire to spread culture Alexander encouraged conquered people to keep customs and traditions Blended culture; Persian, Egyptian, Syrian/w Greek ideas Hellenistic culture developed

Section 3 Alexander the Great Hellenistic Kingdoms After death of Alexander no successor Generals fought for power Divided among three generals Kings of Macedonia, Syria, and Egypt Hellenistic Macedonia Most Greek of the three kingdoms Weakened by internal warfare Rome conquers Macedonia mid 100s B.C.

Section 3 Alexander the Great Hellenistic Syria Weakened by internal conflict Conquered by Rome 60s B.C. Hellenistic Egypt Ancient worlds largest library Alexandria becomes great center for arts and culture Conquered by Rome in 30 B.C.

Alexander’s Empire

Map Skills List Alexander’s most recent battle. Name the battle, modern day country and date. The distance from Pella to Babylon. (Measure distance along the actual route) The easternmost modern day country Alexander’s forces occupied. List the modern day nations that comprised Alexander’s empire when he died c. 323 B.C. (Atlas pg. R10-11) List the bodies of water Alexander crossed during his conquest. List Alexander’s latest battle. Name the battle, modern day country and date. The westernmost modern day country Alexander’s forces occupied.  

Alexander’s Empire

Map Skills Alexander’s most recent battle. Name the battle, modern day country and date. Gaugamela c. 331 B.C., Irbil, Iraq The distance from Pella to Babylon. (Measure distance along the actual route) Approximately 3,300 miles The easternmost modern day country Alexander’s forces occupied. - India  

Map Skills List the modern day nations that comprised Alexander’s empire when he died c. 323 B.C. Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, Greece List the bodies of water Alexander crossed during his campaign. Aegean Sea, Nile River, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Indus River  

Map Skills Alexander’s latest battle. Name the battle, modern day country and date. Granicus, c. 334 B.C., Turkey The westernmost modern day country Alexander’s forces occupied. Greece  

Learning Targets I will identify Alexander the Great’s impact as a conqueror and the spread of Greek culture into Asia and Egypt as a result of his imperial ambitions.  

Learning Targets I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek democracy on the ancient and modern world.

Key Terms A plan for fighting a battle or war Strategy

Key Terms A unit of soldiers who ride horses Cavalry A series of wars between Persia and Greece Persian Wars An agreement to work together Alliance

Key Terms A war between Athens and Sparta that destabilized Greece Peloponnesian War Group of warriors who stood close together in a square to wage ground combat Phalanx A culture that is Greek-like Hellenistic

Key Terms Clear ordered thinking Reason Rule of the people Democracy A government of dual kings, (Sparta) diarchical monarchy