Understanding Alexander the Great's Empire Building

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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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]
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Explain the significance of cultural diffusion in Alexander’s empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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