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Who Was Alexander the Great and Why was He Great?

This is a basic power-point presentation to provide you a sample of what we are e xpecting. You are expected to provide more details on an the Introduction, Content, and Concluding slides. . Who Was Alexander the Great and Why was He Great?. Mrs. Singh Mr. Petroff. Introduction Slide.

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Who Was Alexander the Great and Why was He Great?

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  1. This is a basic power-point presentation to provide you a sample of what we are expecting. You are expected to provide more details on an the Introduction, Content, and Concluding slides. Who Was Alexander the Great and Why was He Great? Mrs. Singh Mr. Petroff

  2. Introduction Slide • Alexander the Great (356 BC-323 BC) was a famous Greek leader who conquered many lands and influenced many cultures in his short life.

  3. Content Slide • Alexander’s father, Phillip was King of Macedon. He conquered many lands including Greece before he died. • Alexander became king of Macedon and Greece at age 20. • Alexander wanted to conquer the Persian Empire like his heroes, Cyrus and Achilles.

  4. Content Slide • Alexander spread his empire from Greece to Phoenicia, Egypt, and all the way to India. It is estimated his armies travelled 11,000 miles in their years of journeys. • Alexander died in 323 BC at age 33 from a sudden illness. His body was taken to Alexandria, Egypt. • His expedition and his own personal interest in scientific investigation brought many advances in the knowledge of geography and natural history.

  5. Conclusion • Alexander the Great was an emperor for less than 13 years. Had he survived longer he would have spread his influence to more distant lands around Asia, Europe, and Africa.

  6. Resources • Alexander the Great." Compton's by Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. • <http://school.eb.com/all/comptons/article-9272799>. • Alexander the Great." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. EncyclopædiaBritannica, Inc., 2012. Web. 12 Mar. 2012. <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-59261>. • Alexander the Great." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School EditionEncyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2012. Web. 12  Mar.  2012. • <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-59261>.

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