Alexander the Great

How did Alexander surprise everyone after becoming king of Macedonia?

What are 3 reasons why Alexander is known as Alexander the Great?

Who taught Alexander?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

In the 3rd paragraph why were his troops loyal to him?

Do you think Alexander was greedy for wanting to take over all of Persia? State your opinion and explain why or why not?

Why did the battle of Persia go on for 3 years?

On page 3 why did the soldiers want to go home? Give 2 reasons why?

Where did Aexander return home to?

• The city of Thebes in Egypt

• The city of Babylon in Mesopotamia

• The city of Athens in Greece

2nd to last paragraph on page 3. What was the significance of Alexander conquering the "known world?"

Page 4. Even though there was fighting among the 5 generals, what was one positive they did?