Alexander the Great was a powerful king. He came from Macedonia. He became king at a young age. He created a very large empire. His armies traveled far. He founded many cities. He spread Greek culture. He was a strong military leader. His life was short but important. Alexander is one of history’s most famous rulers.
Vocabulary List
| Word / Phrase | English Definition |
|---|---|
| great | very important, successful, or admired |
| powerful | having great strength, influence, or effect |
| became | started to be or developed into something |
| young | not old; at an early stage of life |
| create | to make something new or original |
| empire | a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government |
| many | a large number of people or things |
| cities | a large and important town |
| Greek | related to Greece, its people, or its ancient culture |
| culture | the ideas, customs, arts, and way of life of a society |