1. Alexander the Great
Aim: To have an overview understanding of the topic and Alexander himself

2. Course overview Life and character of Alexander Alexander’s campaigns
Three broad themes:
Life and character of Alexander
Alexander’s campaigns
The Macedonian Army
And of course: Ancient authors and sources and reliability!

3. Assessment Exam at the end of Year 11 1 hour 15 mins
Same structure as the Kings of Rome
Same Assessment Objectives
A01- Factual detail/ knowledge
A02- Understanding/ importance
A03- Evaluation/ Interpretation

4. New writers 3 writers to study: Plutarch- Life of Alexander
Arrian- Anabasis of Alexander
Diodorus Siculus- Library of History
3rd one is only very small!

5. Alexander: an Introduction
Starting point:
In pairs (on a new page) mind map what YOU ALREADY KNOW about Alexander the Great.
You may know nothing
It may be wrong
It doesn’t matter- just write it down!

6. Alexander the Great

7. Silly video time Watch the clip
In a different colour (or underlined etc.) add NEW INFORMATION to your mind map.

8. Overview and assessment
On a new page
Draw a chart like this
Write the following facts under one of the headings (there are 15!)
Fact
Good
Neutral
Bad 1 2 3 4 …

9. 1) Born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia.
2) Son of King Philip II of Macedon.
3) He was believed to be ‘conceived’ by the gods.
4) His father and mother divorced.
5) Alexander was intelligent and educated by Artistotle (philosopher).
6) He became king in 336BC at 20

10. 7) He dealt with Greek revolts in 335 BC.
8) In 334 BC Alexander invaded the Persian Empire.
9) He defeated the Persian Army many times.
10) Alexander is made Pharaoh (king) of Egypt.
11) Alexander captures Babylon (Persian Capital)

11. 12) Alexander continues his campaign eastward toward India.
10) He recruits former Persian troops.
11) Alexander ‘adopts eastern mannerisms’ which annoys some of his Greek troops.
12) His troops become tired of endless fighting. Many desert and return to Greece.

12. 13) Political and jealous rivalries plagued his close advisors and generals whilst in the east.
14) He established his ‘Capital’ in Babylon (Persia) not Greece.
15) He died in 323 BC in Babylon

13. Alexander “The Great”
It’s no surprise that Alexander was a great Hero to Greeks AND Romans.
Caligula (Roman Emperor/ Nutter) Alexander’s body exhumed so he could wear his armour!*
What were his greatest achievements?

14. Plenary
Can we spot any patterns?
Why might the Romans admire him?