Timeline & Chronology of Alexander the Great's Hellenistic Culture

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of Alexander the Great's Hellenistic Culture

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Alexander the Great and the Spread of Hellenistic Culture

Source A: Timeline of Key Events

336 BCE: Alexander becomes king of Macedon.

334 BCE: Begins his campaign against Persia.

331 BCE: Conquers Egypt and founds Alexandria.

330 BCE: Advances into Central Asia.

327 BCE: Reaches India, spreading Greek culture.

323 BCE: Dies in Babylon; empire divided among his generals.

Source B: Historian View

'Alexander’s campaigns facilitated the spread of Greek language, art, and customs, leading to a new Hellenistic culture that blended Greek and Eastern elements.' Provenance: Modern historian summarising the cultural impact of Alexander’s conquests.

1.
Outline the chronological sequence of Alexander the Great's major military campaigns and cultural achievements.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the cultural influence of Alexander’s campaigns in Egypt and India.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the year 331 BCE in Alexander’s campaigns.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how Alexander’s campaigns contributed to the development of Hellenistic culture.
[6 marks]
5.
Outline the key events that led to the death of Alexander the Great and the subsequent division of his empire.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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