Analyzing the Impact of Hellenistic Culture under Alexander the Great

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on how Alexander the Great spread Hellenistic culture, helping them structure their arguments and supporting evidence.

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Analyzing the Impact of Hellenistic Culture under Alexander the Great

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Spread of Hellenistic Culture by Alexander the Great

Essay Question: How did Alexander the Great contribute to the spread of Hellenistic culture?

Instructions: Use this scaffold to plan your essay. Clearly outline your introduction, main points, counter-arguments, and conclusion, supported by evidence.

Remember: Use clear paragraphs, include specific examples, and justify your opinions.

1.
Outline your thesis statement for the essay. What is your main argument about Alexander's role in spreading Hellenistic culture? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how Alexander's military campaigns helped spread Hellenistic culture. Provide specific examples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare how different regions experienced Hellenistic culture after Alexander's conquests. What were some similarities and differences? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the ways in which Alexander's policies supported or hindered the spread of Hellenistic culture. Use examples to justify your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline the main features of Hellenistic culture that spread under Alexander. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Explain why some historians believe Alexander's cultural policies had a lasting impact on the regions he conquered. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the cultural impact of Alexander's conquests with another historical figure's influence on culture. Use examples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize the main ways in which Alexander the Great helped spread Hellenistic culture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
9.
What is your opinion on whether Alexander's cultural policies had a positive or negative effect? Support your view with reasons. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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