1. The Rise of Hellenistic Civilization under Alexander the Great
Ms. Moran
Unit 6: Greece
SWBAT: Identify the effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests on Global history by answering questions, participating in class discussions, and activities.

2. Do Now
What was the significance of the Peloponnesian war on Global History?

3. Alexander Defeats Persia
334 B.C., at the Battle of Granicus
Alexander gained a strong base in Asia Minor.
Battle at Issus in November 333 BC-> greeted as royalty by Persian Kings family.
Encouraged intermarriage among the cultures

4. Alexander really is “Great”
Alexander occupied the Mediterranean coast and Egypt
Alexandria
Kept attacking Persia and eventually crossed the Euphrates and Tigris rivers
Alexander really is “Great”

5. Beliefs of Alexander
cultural interactions should be used to increase power and knowledge, that the best of all cultures should be embraced.
spread Hellenistic culture and influence as far as India,
speaking a common language, trading a multitude of goods with a common currency as a means of exchange, sharing knowledge of math, science, and medicine. He would pave the way for an even greater empire to come

6. Multiple Choice
The Greek general Parmenio suggested to Alexander after the Battle of Issus that he should accept Darius III of Persia's offer of an alliance, the hand of his daughter in marriage, and all Minor Asia, saying "If I were Alexander, I would accept the terms." Alexander looked at him and replied: “I would do it if I was Parmenio, but I am Alexander.”
"When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer.“
(based on a Plutarch statement that Alexander lamented he had not even conquered one world when he heard there might be other worlds).
What do these readings say about Alexander’s personality?
(1)He was unsure of his ability to rule
(2)He was ambitious and confident of his ability
(3)He relied on the advice of other’s to make decisions
(4)He was emotionally unstable

7. Video Time
On Edpuzzle watch the two videos labeled for Greece and Alexander The Great
What were some of the major achievements of Alexander the Great?

8. Questions for Reflection
How would the world be different if Alexander the Great never succeeded in creating his empire?

9. Summary
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