Understanding Alexander the Great's Empire Building
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to Alexander the Great's empire-building achievements.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Alexander the Great
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Empire Building
#Define key terms related to empire building
#Explain Alexander the Great's strategies for expanding his empire
#Compare different regions conquered by Alexander
#Analyse the impact of Alexander's conquests on the ancient world
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Understanding Alexander the Great's Empire Building
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Historical Overview of Alexander's Empire
'Alexander the Great is renowned for creating one of the largest empires in history by conquering Persia, Egypt, and parts of India. His strategies included swift cavalry attacks, establishing cities as administrative centers, and spreading Greek culture.' Provenance: Excerpt from a history textbook, 2020.
1.
Define the following terms: *empire*, *conquest*, *strategies*, *cultural diffusion*. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Explain how Alexander's use of cavalry was important in his empire-building. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the regions of Egypt and India in terms of their significance to Alexander's empire. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline the main reasons why Alexander's empire was short-lived after his death. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Analyse the importance of founding cities like Alexandria in Alexander’s empire-building efforts. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Write a brief summary of how Alexander's military strategies contributed to his success. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the impact of Alexander’s conquests on Greek culture and the regions he conquered. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Explain the significance of cultural diffusion in Alexander’s empire. (4 marks)
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