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Alexander the Great and His Empire INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Alexander the Great and His Empire How did Alexander build his empire? PREVIEW Throughout history, some rulers have been given the title “Great.” For example, Ramses II of Egypt is also known as “Ramses the Great.” Why do you think a ruler from ancient times would be given this title? In the space below, list at least three possible reasons. A great ruler . A great ruler . A great ruler . READING NOTES Social Studies Vocabulary As you complete the Reading Notes, use these terms in your answers. Peloponnesian War Aristotle custom Macedonia Alexander the Great Alexandria © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute Alexander the Great and His Empire 1 INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Sections 1 to 2 Complete the boxes below the timeline. Name the event for each year and add a simple visual. Then, write complete sentences to answer the questions that follow. 450 400 350 300 B.C.E. B.C.E. B.C.E. B.C.E. 404 B.C.E. 338 B.C.E. 336 B.C.E. 334 B.C.E. What roles did Athens and Sparta play in the Why was Alexander well trained to be Peloponnesian War? a leader? How did the Peloponnesian War contribute to How did Alexander plan to build his empire? the expansion of Macedonia? 2 Alexander the Great and His Empire © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Section 3 Follow the directions to complete the map. 1. Shade in Alexander’s empire on the map and in the key. 2. Circle the names of at least two regions or empires included in Alexander’s empire. 3. Write a caption below the map that explains what is significant about the empire’s size and what problems that size might create. Alexander the Great’s Empire, About 323 B.C.E. EUROPE 0 250 500 miles 40° N Aral 0 250 500 kilometers MACEDONIA C Sea Lambert Conformal Conic Projection lac a B k Se s a p N i a n Athens ASIA S W E e ASIA MINOR a Sparta S M PERSIAN EMPIRE ed ite 20°E rra ne an Sea Alexandria30°E Babylon EGYPT 50°E P e INDIA Alexander’s empire at its height, 323 B.C.E. rs ia n Alexander’s route, 334–323 B.C.E. Gu AFRICA lf City 60°E Arabian Sea AW_ISN_30_RN-1 Alexander the Great TCI18 128 Second Proof © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute Alexander the Great and His Empire 3 INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Section 4 Write three examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different peoples of his empire. Section 5 Write three examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire. 4 Alexander the Great and His Empire © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK Section 6 Write three examples of how Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered. Section 7 Write three or four sentences that explain what happened to Alexander’s empire after he died. © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute Alexander the Great and His Empire 5 INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK PROCESSING Design three medallions to show the different ways in which Alexander planned to build and unite his empire. For each medallion, include the following: • A simple illustration. • A corresponding title for Alexander (for example, “Alexander the Conqueror” or “Alexander the Religious”). You may not use “Alexander the Great.” • A caption. Briefly describe the illustration and explain how it shows one part of Alexander’s plan to build and unite his empire. Then choose the medallion that you think best demonstrates why Alexander is known as “Alexander the Great.” Draw or color a decorative border around that medallion and explain why you chose it. 6 Alexander the Great and His Empire © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute.
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