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Married twice: Roxana and Stateira July 356 BCE Lots of friends and enemies: He probably died from poisoning I’m off to the Indus Valley, to see if I can.

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1 Married twice: Roxana and Stateira July 356 BCE Lots of friends and enemies: He probably died from poisoning I’m off to the Indus Valley, to see if I can conquer them, too….. Aristotle says: Alexander, As your teacher, I am proud of you. My instruction in science, literature and geography has served you well.

2 I’m off the Indus Valley, to see if I can conquer them, too….. Bucephalus says: Alexander, my master. You have trained me well. I was a wild horse that none of your father’s grooms could tame, but you calmed me and I helped lead you to victory in the Indus Valley. I am honored that you named a city after me! Wall II

3 I’m off to the Indus Valley, to see if I can conquer them, too….. King Darius III of Persia says: I know your father sought to conquer us. We will be strong! Wall III Alexander says: We defeated you at Granicus with your army of 40,000 men with our army of 75,000. Darius III says: We surrender. Let’s negotiate a peace settlement. You can have my land west of the Euphrates River. Alexander says: No! I plan to conquer ALL of the Persian Empire!

4 I’m off to the Indus Valley, to see if I can conquer them, too….. Wall IV

5 I’m off to the Indus Valley, to see if I can conquer them, too….. Wall V

6 Profile Male July 356 BCE Macedonia Married twice ??? Pagan: Greek Gods Conquering & spreading Greek culture: literature, dance, money, language, medicine, art, theater. Military operations, literature, partying Name of song or group F Troop “Platoon” “The Iliad” I keep a copy under my pillow! Some say I am the son of the god, Zeus. That is understandable, given my power and talents. I was able to extend my empire into Persia, Egypt and even India. I wanted to go as far as the Ganges River, but my troops would not follow me out of fear. Died: June 11, 323 BC, some say from poison Trivia: I was the first king to be named, “the Great!”

7 Friends Put in photos, names and short description of friends Aristotle Olympia, my motherPhilip II, King of Macedonia, my father Bucephalus, my trusty and honored horse. I named a city that I conquered after him: Bucephala

8 Photos Add relevant photos of person, places, events, maps, etc. Add anything that will help us understand your person.


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