2b. Daily Article Answers - Alexander the Great Dies- UKS2 (9-11).pdf

1、Answers1.Write an alternative headline for the article using 10 words or fewer.Accept any headline that summarises the article in 10 words or fewer,e.g.Ruler of Vast Empire Alexander Dies2.Find and copy two other names used in the article to refer to Alexander.Accept any two of:Alexander III;Alexand

2、er III of Macedonia;Alexander the Great;Macedonias darling prince;King of Asia;glorious leader;mighty ruler;talented prince;wise king;young hero.3.Read the sentence:From 334 BC to 331 BC,he conquered the Persian empire.What is meant by the word conquered?(tick one)Took control of.Gave up control of.

3、The seed of a horse chestnut.Lost power over.4.Why do you think Alexander might not have chosen someone to take over his empire?Explain your answer.Accept any reasonable answer with an explanation,e.g.I dont think he chose one because he was young and didnt think he would die anytime soon.5.Put thes

4、e events in order of when they happened.One has been done for you.3 Alexander conquered Persia2 Alexander became king of Macedonia.4 Alexander invaded India.1 Alexander celebrated his first victory in battle.6.Is the author of the article biased towards or against Alexander?Explain your answer using evidence from the text.Accept any answer which explains the author is biased towards Alexander using evidence from the text,e.g.The author is biased towards Alexander because they describe him as glorious and talented.Alexander III of Macedonia Diesvisit