Alexander the Great: Empire Building

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on how Alexander the Great built his empire, focusing on the key points, evidence, and counter-arguments.

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Alexander the Great: Empire Building

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: Alexander the Great and Empire Building

Essay Title/Question:

To what extent did Alexander the Great succeed in building a lasting empire?

Introduction Thesis:

Outline the main argument about Alexander's success and challenges in empire building.

1.
Outline the main focus of the essay regarding Alexander's empire building.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how Alexander's early military achievements contributed to his empire-building efforts.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare Alexander's methods of empire building with those of previous rulers.
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of Alexander's military strategies in his empire-building.
[6 marks]
5.
Identify and explain a challenge Alexander faced in maintaining his empire.
[3 marks]
6.
Describe the legacy of Alexander's empire after his death.
[3 marks]
7.
Explain why some historians see Alexander as a successful empire builder.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the short-term and long-term impacts of Alexander's empire.
[5 marks]
9.
Outline the main points that would support the idea that Alexander's empire was short-lived.
[4 marks]
10.
Summarise your overall view on whether Alexander the Great was a successful empire builder.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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