World Civilizations Week 2 Bell # 211/05/14 Alexander the Great

List everything that comes to mind.

Students will comprehend the contributions of classical civilizations.

Investigate the purpose and influence of religion and philosophy on Greece.

Analyze the development of the classical political systems.

Evaluate the significance of classical sculpture, architecture and the performing arts.

Analyze the social organization of classical Greece.

D.R.S.L.

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Greece’s neighbor to the north is

Macedonia.

Philip II was a king of Macedonia. In 338 B.C., he conquered the Greek city-states.

He planned to conquer the Persian

Empire.

However, he died.

Phalanx

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•Philip’s son, Alexander

set out to conquerthe world.

• By 330 B.C., he hadconquered the PersianEmpire.

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Alexander moved his armiesall the way to the Indus River!

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Alexander the Great conquered a vastempire.

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However, once in the Indian subcontinent, Alexander’s men wanted to return home. Theywere homesick!

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Alexander developed a fever in Babylon in 323 B.C and died.

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Alexander’s empire fell apart after his death.

His three generals divided the empire into three kingdoms-Macedon, Egypt, and Syria.

These kingdoms often fought each other but they were united by their common Greek culture.

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After the death of Alexander the Great,his vast empire was divided among his

generals.

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However, even though the empire fell apart, Alexander had spreadGreek culture throughout his empire.

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Hellenistic is Greek like culture.

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Alexander the Greatspread Greek

culture throughoutthe Mediterranean

world.

Spread of Hellenism

Macedonians, Greeks, and Persians governed

Marriage

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Vocabulary

45.phalanx46.Philip II of Macedon47.Demosthenes48.Alexander the Great49.Hellenistic culture50.Epicurus51.Euclid52.Archimedes53.Eratosthenes

Assignment

Complete the Chapter 6.3-4 Guided Reading strategies worksheet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgr_p34VLGM

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Correct

Chapter 6 Guided Reading.

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History Through the Eyes of Iron Maiden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y89vfNpxbW0&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

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Quiz on Greece Thursday