Alexander's conquests
I can explain how Alexander created a great Macedonian Empire through military conquests.
Alexander's conquests
I can explain how Alexander created a great Macedonian Empire through military conquests.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In his first battle against the Persians, Alexander showed great bravery and won the respect of his soldiers.
- Alexander captured city after Persian city, showing the people great mercy before defeating Darius III at Issus.
- Alexander then marched into Egypt, where the people made him pharaoh as thanks for ridding them of their Persian rulers.
- Alexander then sought out Darius III, defeating him at Gaugamela with superior tactics against the Persian chariots.
- Alexander conquered Babylon before continuing east to the River Indus; he died whilst returning home with his army.
Common misconception
That only Egyptian people who were related by blood to the previous pharaoh could become a pharaoh.
Alexander was an ancient Greek. He was not Egyptian by birth or by blood but the Egyptian people still made him a pharaoh after Alexander drove the Persians out of Egypt.
Keywords
Mercy - showing mercy is treating someone kindly when you have power over them
Pharaoh - the leaders of Ancient Egypt were called pharaohs
Tactics - tactics are the plans armies use in battle to defeat their enemies
Babylon - Babylon was an ancient city in the Persian Empire that was located on the Euphrates River
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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