This document discusses Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek culture throughout the ancient world. It begins with a warm up activity asking about philosophers and ancient Greek mythology. It then outlines three main ideas: 1) Philip II of Macedonia united the Greek city-states by taking over their weakened powers. 2) Alexander the Great then conquered the Persian Empire. 3) Greek culture spread throughout southwest Asia as a result of Alexander's conquests.

1. Warm up What is a philosopher? This man’s influenced the way that teachers interact with their students. This man made a method that can be seen in class, when the teacher refuses to give her students the answer and instead asks pointed questions to make them come up with the correct answer themselves. Who is he? Through mythology, the Greek people expressed their _________. Athena is: Describe Battle of Salamis, Marathon, Plataea, & Thermopylae (what makes them all different) Place the Wars in chronological order (Persian, Trojan, Alexander the Great, Peloponnesian War) On your piece of paper from yesterday or a blank piece of paper Have Out: Pencil, Cheat Sheet, paper to answer the warm up, Alexander the Great & Rome map (side counter)

2. February 24, 2010 Finishing the Peloponnesian War if we haven’t already Alexander the Great On our way to Rome…. Map Homework: Rome Map Countries (only) due Friday Review sheet due tomorrow (if it snows I will put the answers on line and we will still have the test Friday)

3. Is about… The spread of Greek culture throughout the ancient world

4. Key Topic : Alexander the Great Is about… The spread of Greek culture throughout the ancient world Main Idea 1 : Philip II of Macedonia united the Greek city-states Main Idea 2 : Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire Main Idea 3 : Greek culture spread throughout southwest Asia.

6. Main Idea # 1 Philip II of Macedonia united the Greek city-states

7. Main Idea # 1 As a young man Philip II was imprisoned in the city of Thebes He lived a large majority of his life in Greece and was taught there Therefore he felt he was a Greek

8. Main Idea # 1 By 400 B.C.E. the Macedonian Kingdom had become very powerful under Philip II Philip’s dream was to conquer the Persian Empire, but he needed the Greek polis’ to unite Philip slowly took over the weakened city-states with alliances, threats, force, and bribery

9. Main Idea # 1 “ He is always taking in more, everywhere casting his net round us, while we sit idle and do nothing. When, Athenians, will you take the necessary action? What are you waiting for?” ~ Demosthenes Who is he talking about? Who is supposed to put a stop to the taking over of Greece?