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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great. Presented by Noah Goldstein. Introduction. Alexander Very strong warrior Powerful like the President of the United States Ruled so many countries When a country was captured by Alexander, they became part of Alexander’s big, big kingdom or empire. Empire.

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Alexander the Great

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  1. Alexander the Great Presented by Noah Goldstein

  2. Introduction • Alexander • Very strong warrior • Powerful like the President of the United States • Ruled so many countries • When a country was captured by Alexander, they became part of Alexander’s big, big kingdom or empire

  3. Empire • A kingdom that is very, very, VERY big • Has one king and many other rulers with smaller jobs • Like the U.S. • President • V.P • Governors • Mayors http://www.uncp.edu/home/rwb/alexmap.gif

  4. Alexander Becomes King • King Phillip II dies • King Phillip II • Alexander’s father • Powerful ruler • King of Macedon • Left his kingdom to Alexander http://farectification.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/alexander-the-great.jpg

  5. Conquest for Aisa-Minor • Started in 334 B.C.E. • Led army of 30,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry • Won battle • Captured loyalty of army • Captured Persian port cities • Closed them off to Persian ships • Got lots of money from battle

  6. Conquest for Aisa-Minor • 333 B.C.E. • Faced off with King Darius III at Issus • Cavalry broke through Persian army • Darius runs away • Captured rest of Persian coast • 331 B.C.E. • Broke through into Mesopotamia • Faced off w/Darius one last time at Gaugamela • Won • Chased Darius and found him dead in 330 B.C.E. • 330 B.C.E. • Captured Persepolis • Took all the money in royal treasury • LOTS OF GOLD AND SILVER AND GEMS! • Burned Persepolis after a while for the dramatic effect of it

  7. Presentation of Material • Mediums of presentation • Lots of color and sound to stimulate the mind and help it absorb the information • Many photographs • Music • Activities to do at home • Games • Picture drawing

  8. Why Me? • I feel that kids learn about Alexander the Great sometime in their lives • Why not learn a little about him as a young kid? • Important to learn about ancient civilizations bits at a time • Therefore, it is good to start early with learning this information

  9. Thank you I hope you enjoyed the presentation!

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