Objective: To read Alexander’s background, identify the main ideas from the reading that uses various perspectives and make generalizations about him being a hero or villain

You will use 4 events from Alexander the Great and determine if he is a

HERO or VILLAIN is he GREAT?

The extent of his empire in 323 BCE and the major towns he founded and cities he conquered

Alexander on horseback during his conquest of Thebes. IN the background, his soldiers are destroying one of the city’s buildings. The Thebans in the foreground are asking him for mercy. Although he destroyed much of Thebes and sold many of its citizens into slavery, he spared some inhabitants, including the woman kneeling by his horse.

Alexander and his troops marching In front of the Sphinx in Giza. Prior to This conquest, Egypt was ruled byThe Persian empire. The people in The foreground are Persians who haveJust lost control of Egypt. They areChained to be taken away as captivesBy Alexander’s troops

Alexander’s troops burning and looting the main palace in Persepolis, the capital of Persian Empire. When Alexander conquered the Persians, he burned many of the

grand buildings in Persepolis and destroyed or stole many of its royal treasures.

Alexander approaching the Indian king, Porus, along the River Hydaspes in India. Porus is offering his sword to Alexander as a gesture of surrender.

Roman mosaic showing Alexander and the Persian King Darius III meeting in the battle at Issus. Alexander appears on the far left, while Darius is shown in a chariot toward

the center. Based on a Greek painting that dates to the 4th century BCE this firs-century mosaic is believed to be the most reliable representation of his appearance.

Check your objective:

• What do you think is he a villain or hero? Can you back your opinion up with facts and details?