Materials

• Brief biography of Alexander the Great
• Map of Alexander’s Empire
• Political map of modern-day Europe, Africa, and Asia
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or activity

Instructional Activities

NOTE: The following Web resource may be helpful in teaching this session:

• “The Development of the Silk Road.” <http://www.askasia.org/teachers/essays/essay.php?no=75&era=&grade=&geo>.

1. Review content covered to this point in the unit.
   
   
2. Provide a brief biography of Alexander the Great.
   
   
3. Provide a map of Alexander’s Empire.
   
   
4. Provide a political map of modern day Europe, Africa, and Asia. Instruct students to highlight the extent of Alexander’s Empire.
   
   
5. Explain that Alexander’s conquest throughout Asia brought Greek cultural influences to these regions. Provide examples of this influence. (The Web site above, titled “The Development of the Silk Road,” may be of assistance in identifying examples.)
   
   
6. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.