Chapter 5: The Height of Greek Civilization "Alexander the Great" 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 Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. 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. 1. Use the context of the paragraph on Leonidas to define what an "ascetic nature" is. 2. What does the story of Bucephalus reveal about Alexander's character? 3. What subjects did Alexander learn under Aristotle? 4. What aspects of Alexander's youthful training do you see reflected in his development as a ruler?