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Watch the video called Alexander the Great-Until the
End of
the World (Part II starts at about the 45 minute mark...you
may watch the entire video if you want extra credit. You should answer the last
two extra credit questions) This is a reflection assignment where you compare
what the textbook says with what you see in the video. The questions are worth
30 points if they are accurate and clear. Each answer should be about
three-five sentences long (the entire video response should be about a page and
a half long at least. Begin your response with a thesis statement that explains
your stand on the video or on Alexander as a leader (you may choose).
Attach your answers in a Word document. I
also added a link to the video in YouTube here: (only Part II is required for
this assignment it begins about 45 minutes into the documentary)
Questions:
Do you see Alexander the Great as an
effective leader and ruler? Why or why not?
What were some of Alexander's policies
toward the conquered peoples? How did he plan to rule his empire?
How does the information in the video add
to the information about Alexander in the text? List at least three things you
learned that contributed to your further understanding of Alexander and his
life.
Extra Credit Questions:
1. What aspects of Alexander's early life
prepared him to become a world leader?
2. Do you see Alexander as someone who
earned the title "great"? Why or why not? Give some examples form the
video to support your response.
Alexander
the Great Response
Alexander the great was a great ruler and the title
“great” was right and a true reflection of his personality, zeal, determination
and wisdom. It is interesting how Alexander the great was intelligent in
solving puzzles. In a challenge to find a ruler, there was a challenge to untie
a knot and alexander proofed to be unique in his way of solving problems.
Instead of finding the endless knot he decided to cut the rob and had unique
solved the problem (51:47).
in a continuation of solving issues in a unique way,
Alexander would not alienate people who he conquered from their culture and
their way of life. This was a unique way and that it was instrumental in
gaining the loyalty and the trust of his subjects easily. He would honor their
culture, even after completing his conquest he would enjoy security and
stability. Also intermingling the conquerors and the conquered through
intermarriages like in the case of Persia he would enjoy some of their court
ceremonies.
Alexander is one of the greatest, there was given...
