What made Alexander the Great so great? John Green reviews three possible definitions of the term great that we ascribe to historical figures, while offering a fairly comprehensive overview of the accomplishments and legacy of Alexander of Macedon.

Concepts

alexandria, macedonia, alexander the great

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Additional Tags

hellenistic, macedonia, alexandria, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Review video to ensure some scenes are appropriate for the maturity level of your class

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes some famous historical quotations and primary source references
• Discusses destruction of the Persian Empire, creation of Hellenistic Kingdoms, idea of absolute monarchy, and Alexander's impact on Pompeii and Napoleon Bonaparte
• Provides a lesson plan for extension and classroom implementation, as well as a student worksheet packet

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2