Introduction
You have learned about Alexander the Great's conquests, which began at an early age. Alexander had goals beyond just acquiring an empire. He also aspired to create a culture that combined the best of two great civilizations-Persian and Greek. What prepared Alexander to become both a great military and cultural leader?

Destination Title: Alexander the Great: The Early Years Web site

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Directions
Start at the Alexander the Great: The Early Years Web site.

• Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information about Alexander's youth.
• Answer the following questions.