Alexander the Great lived to be only 33, but in that short life he amassed an empire, opened the western world to the east, and vice versa, changing history forever.
Task
Begin your WebQuest by learning some
basic facts about Alexander the
Great. As you read these questions and
answers about Alexander pick five mentioned locations that interest you. (i.e.
Susa, Babylon, Suwa, Macedon, Granicus, Alexandria, Samarkand, etc.)
Process
Continue to learn more about
Alexander by reading the following:
1.
Who was
Alexander the Great?
2.
Alexander
the Not so Great
3.
Historic
Figures at BBC.com
As you read, answer the questions on
your five locations and the historical event or events that took place at each. You may need to do some external research. (DO NOT use wiki answers, yahoo answers, wikipedia, etc.)
Assignment
For each of your five chosen
locations, explain in detail the event or events that occurred there and their
historical significance. As you do so consider the following:
1.
Did this episode help to expand
Alexander the Great’s empire? If so, how?
2.
What did the event or events reveal
about Alexander’s character? Did his behavior demonstrate a positive or
negative trait? Explain your answer.
3.
Can you see the use of propaganda in
these events? Do you think this use of propaganda was deliberate on Alexander’s
part, or is it more of an historical interpretation?
4.
How did Alexander’s presence at this
place alter world history?
5.
How did Alexander’s actions at the
specific location impact his own life?
