In this activity, students will examine how Alexander the Great used tactical innovation and personal bravery to defeat the Persian forces at the Battle of Granicus River in 334 BC. They will also explore how this victory, along with Alexander’s later encounter with the Gordian Knot, helped him build support across Asia Minor and advance his campaign against the Persian Empire.

It has 11 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.