Alexanderthe Great Webquestwith Key Historycom-1 PDF

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Name: _______________________

Directions: Complete the following questions using the links listed below. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/alexander-the-great

1. During what timeframe did Alexander the Great live?

2. Cavalry commander at age ____________, king at ____________, conqueror of the Persian Empire at ______________, explorer of the Indian frontier at ____________, Alexander the Great died before his thirty-third birthday. 3. According to the website, what is significant about the accomplishments of Alexander the Great when considering his age?

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4. Alexander the Great’s defeat of the Persian Empire was a significant historical event. a. According to the website, why was this such a significant event in terms of Alexander the Great’s legacy?

b. The website refers to the importance of the event as “unintended”. What does it mean by this?

5. What qualities made Alexander the Great a “genius” military leader?

6. Explain how he carefully took control of Persia.

7. What were the three setbacks that Alexander the Great suffered?

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8. Explain the impact that Alexander the Great had on other leaders in history.

9. The website suggests that Alexander the Great was not admired in his own time. Why do you suppose this was?

10. In the end, why did Alexander the Great seem to carry out his grand conquests?

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