Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Culture

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the influence of Alexander the Great on Hellenistic culture, encouraging students to interpret primary sources and evaluate their reliability.

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Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Culture

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Alexander's Influence on Hellenistic Culture

Source A: Description of Hellenistic Culture by a Greek Historian

"Following Alexander's conquests, the fusion of Greek customs with those of the peoples he had conquered led to a new, vibrant culture. This Hellenistic culture embraced art, science, and philosophy, blending Greek traditions with local influences from Egypt, Persia, and India. The cities founded by Alexander, such as Alexandria, became centers of learning and innovation, symbolizing a cosmopolitan world that valued diversity and knowledge. This era marked a significant shift from the classical Greek ideals to a more worldly and interconnected society." Provenance: Polybius, 2nd century BCE, historical account

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Questions

1.
Explain what Source A says about the influence of Alexander the Great on culture after his campaigns. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Source A with its origin. How might this affect its reliability? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how useful Source A is for understanding the development of Hellenistic culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the limitations of Source A as a primary source about Alexander’s impact on culture. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Compare how Source A and another historical account might present Alexander's influence differently. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline the significance of Alexandria in the context of Hellenistic culture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Explain how the creation of cities like Alexandria contributed to the spread of Hellenistic culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the impact of Alexander's conquests on the diversity of cultures in the regions he conquered. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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