Grade 6: Chapter 8 Lesson 3 - Alexander’s Empire

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Who was Philip II of Macedonia?

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Philip II was the king of Macedonia who admired Greek culture and military skill. He planned to unite the Greek city-states under his rule and destroy the Persian empire.

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What did Demosthenes do?

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Demosthenes was an Athenian who opposed Philip II. He warned that Philip was a threat to Greek freedom and wanted all Greek city-states to join together to fight the Macedonians.

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Who became king after Philip II was killed?

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After Philip II was killed, his son, Alexander the Great, became king.

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At what age did Alexander the Great become king?

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Alexander the Great became king at the age of 20.

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What was Alexander's first major military campaign?

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Alexander's first major military campaign was invading the Persian empire to fulfill his father’s dream.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Granicus?

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Alexander led about 40,000 Macedonian and Greek soldiers into Asia Minor and defeated the Persians at the Battle of Granicus.

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What city did Alexander build in Egypt?

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Alexander built a new city in Egypt and named it Alexandria.

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How far did Alexander’s Empire stretch?

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Alexander’s Empire stretched from the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Indus River in the east.

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What is a legacy?

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A legacy is what a person leaves behind after he or she dies.

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What was Alexander’s legacy?

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Alexander’s armies extended Greek rule over a huge area while spreading Hellenistic ideas.