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Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great. For Free Science Videos for Kids. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids. Macedonia. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids. Phillip II of Macedon (Father ). Ruled Macedonia from 359-336 B.C. and transformed it into a powerful military machine

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Alexander The Great

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  1. Alexander The Great www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  2. For FreeScience Videosfor Kids www.makemegenius.comFree Science Videos for Kids www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  3. Macedonia www.makemegenius.comFree Science Videos for Kids www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  4. Phillip II of Macedon (Father) • Ruled Macedonia from 359-336 B.C. and transformed it into a powerful military machine • Moved into northern Greece and met little resistance due to residual effects of Peloponnesian War • By 338 he had Greece under his control www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  5. Philip Alexander’s father Olympia Alexander’s mother www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  6. Alexander the Great • Phillip II is assassinated in 336 BCE • Alexander is crowned king • Phillip had prepared Alexander well for kingship • Military Experience • Tutors www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  7. Why “the Great”? • In ten years, Alexander of Macedonia created the largest empire in the world up to that time • Alexander spread Greek culture, ensuring cultural diffusion and the survival of the qualities of classical Greece www.makemegenius.comFree Science Videos for Kids www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  8. Alexander the Great • Heavily influenced by Greek culture • Inspired by the stories of Achilles and Hercules. • Kept a dagger and a copy of the Iliad under his pillow. • Wanted his accomplishments to surpass those of Hercules. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  9. Alexander’s Vision • Alexander moved quickly to fulfil his father’s dream – The conquest of the Persian Empire! www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  10. The Gordian Knot • The Gordian Knot: the legend behind the ancient knot was that the man who could untie it was destined to rule the entire world. • Alexander simply slashed the knot with his sword and unraveled it. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  11. The Conquest Begins– 334 BCE • His army totaled 37,000 Greek and Macedonian men. 5,000 of which were cavalry. • Darius III, king of Persia, called forth a massive multinational army to meet the invaders. Estimates range from 200,000 to one million soldiers www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  12. The Conquests of Alexander Heavily outnumbered, Alexander crushes the Persians at the Battle of Issus. Alexander establishes Alexandria as the Greek capitol of Egypt! Near Babylon, Alexander decisively defeats Darius! Becomes the ruler of the entire Persian Empire! 1 2 3 Alexander was still not satisfied! www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  13. The Conquests of Alexander • For the next three years, Alexander moves east and northeast. • Afghanistan & Pakistan • In 326 BCE, Alexander moves into India. • Series of a hard fought campaigns • Macedonians refuse to go any farther • Alexander’s army returned to Babylon, where he dies in June 323 BCE of wounds, fever, and too much alcohol. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  14. Why was Alexander so successful?? • Great Military Leader • Master of strategy and tactics • He was fearless • Led his men into battle • Willing to risk his own life • While in India, Alexander was the first to leap over a city wall in order to inspire his troops. www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  15. The mystery of Alexander’s death • Alexander died of a fever at 33… but why? • Plutarch reports that he was had been plagued by several bad “omens” • Some others from the time claimed Alexander was poisoned during the drinking binge www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

  16. Example of a Timeline 356 BC Alexander the Great is born. 336 BC Death of King Phillip and Crowning of Alexander the Great as ruler of Macedonia 332 BC The Siege of Tyre 326 BC Battle of River Hydaspes 324 BC Troops mutiny at Opis 323 B.C 356 B.C 331 BC Foundation of Alexandria and Battle of Gaugamela 327 BC Marriage to Roxane and the Beginning of the Indian Quest 323 BC The Death of Alexander the Great 334 BC Battle of the Granicus River 338 BC Battle of Chaeronea Alexander The Great www.makemegenius.com Free Science Videos for Kids

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