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Chapter 5 The Ancient GreeksSection 3 Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great’s parents hired Aristotle to be his personal tutor. Aristotle trained Alexander in literature, science, medicine, and philosophy.
Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great (Pages 174–179)
Main IdeaMain IdeaSetting a Purpose for Reading Think
about these questions as you read:• How did Philip II of Macedonia unite
the Greek states?• How did Alexander the Great change
history?
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great (Pages 174–179)
As you read pages As you read pages 176–179 in your 176–179 in your textbook, complete textbook, complete this diagram to this diagram to track the track the achievements of achievements of Alexander the Great.Alexander the Great.
Reading Reading StrategyStrategy
Invaded Asia Minor and won Battle of Granicus
Freed Greek cities in Asia Minor from Persian rule
Captured Syria and Egypt
Built Alexandria
Defeated Persians at Gaugamela
Took rest of Persian Empire
Marched east and entered India
Chapter 5, Section 3
Macedonia Attacks Greece (pages 175–176)
PredictingPredictingSkip
Places To LocatePlaces To LocateMacedonia:Macedonia: kingdom to the north
of GreeceChaeronea:Chaeronea: place near Thebes,
location of the Greeks’ loss in battle to the Macedonians
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Macedonia Attacks Greece (pages 175–176)
People To MeetPeople To Meet Philip II:Philip II: king of Macedonia who
defeated the Greeks
Academic VocabularyAcademic VocabularySkipSkip
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Macedonia Attacks Greece (pages 175–176)
Sum It UpSum It UpWhy did Philip II invade Greece?Why did Philip II invade Greece?Philip needed to unite the Greek city-
states with his own kingdom to defeat the Persian Empire.
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander Builds an Empire (pages 176–179)
PreviewingPreviewingSkip
Terms To KnowTerms To Knowlegacy:legacy: what a person leaves behind
after death
Hellenistic Era:Hellenistic Era: period when Greek ideas spread to the peoples of southwest Asia
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander Builds an Empire (pages 176–179)
Places To LocatePlaces To LocateSyria:Syria: land in Asia Minor captured by
Alexander
Alexandria:Alexandria: great city in Egypt built by Alexander
Academic VocabularyAcademic VocabularySkipSkip
Terms To ReviewTerms To ReviewSkipSkip p.
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander Builds an Empire (pages 176–179)
Sum It UpSum It UpWhat was Alexander’s legacy?Alexander spread Greek and Macedonian
rule over a large area. He also spread Greek art, ideas, language, and architecture.
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great (Pages 174–179)
Section Wrap UpSection Wrap UpHow did Philip II of Macedonia unite How did Philip II of Macedonia unite
the Greek states?the Greek states?Philip conquered them one city-state at a time. He did this to create a kingdom strong enough to defeat the Persian Empire.
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Chapter 5, Section 3
Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great (Pages 174–179)
Section Wrap UpSection Wrap UpHow did Alexander the Great change How did Alexander the Great change
history?history?Alexander spread Greek and Macedonian rule over a large area. He also spread Greek art, ideas, language, and architecture.
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