I. Alexander’s ascension to the throne of Macedonia
a.childhood
b. education
1. military and
2. book learning
c. the death of his father, Philip
II. Alexander as leader (these battles can simply be mentioned. include importance)
a. squashing of the Greek rebellion
b. Campaign against Persia and Darius
1. Granicus
2. Issus
3. Gaugamela
c. Campaigns against others
1. Tyre
2. Egypt
3. Mesopotamia
4. Indian kingdoms (final battles)
d. His death and breakup of the empire
a. army stops in India
b. return to Babylon and death
c. empire is split and breaks up
III. Alexander’s Legacy (probably the most important)
a. Spreading of Greek ideas and culture
b. use of religion to unite the empire
c. acceptance of the culture of the people he conquered
d. how he conquered the lands that he did
IV. Was Alexander a good leader (must have this with evidence to back it up)
a. stories of leadership (Mr Duffany will help with this)
b. his traits as a leader ie. his willingness to always lead his men into battle
c. assess his leadership in the last section of your website
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