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Part I – Philip and Macedonia
Pre-Reading Questions (answer before reading)
WHI – Alexander the Great
1. Philip, the father of Alexander the Great, planned to take advantage of the wars between the Greek city-states to conquer them. How successful do you think this plan will be?
Reading Questions – Sections 30.2 & 30.3 (p.290)
1. Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
2. During the war, which city-state grew stronger? How/why?
3. What happened to the Greek city-states as a result of the Peloponnesian War?
4. How did Philip rule the conquered people?
5. Who did Philip hope to conquer next? Was he successful? Why or why not?
Post-Reading Questions
(answer after reading)
1. What are the disadvantages and advantages of team members fighting among themselves?
2. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages were of the constant fighting among the Greek city-states?
3. If team members are constantly fighting among themselves, is it more or less likely they will be beaten by another team? Why?
Part II – Alexander Creates an Empire Pre-Reading Questions
(answer before reading)
1. Alexander planned to use terror and kindness to conquer an empire. How successful do you think this plan will be?
Reading Questions – Sections 30.4 & 30.5 (p. 290-291)
2. Why was Alexander well trained to be a leader?
3. Why did Alexander decide to attack Persia?
4. How far did Alexander’s empire spread?
5. What was Alexander’s goal to unite the people of his new empire?
6. How was he going to accomplish this goal? (3 things)
Post-Reading Questions
(answer after reading)
1. Who are you most likely to have a better grade in class: a very strict teacher, or a laid back relax teacher?
2. Why do you think Alexander planned to destroy some of the cities he conquered and sell the people into slavery? Do you think this was a good or bad idea? Why?