1. Read an account of one of the following gods or heroes of classical mythology—Zeus, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles. Write a report summarizing the myth about this figure and explaining how Alexander saw the myth as relating to his life.

2. Investigate the techniques of warfare used by ancient Greeks and Persians of the fourth century B.C. What were the weapons available and how were they used? What strategies were used for deploying armies and navies, and how do they compare to those of modern military tactics?

3. Find a map of the ancient world and locate the Balkans, Dardanelles, the Hydapses and Indus rivers—all the places the book mentions but does not locate. As a project, construct a large map showing the route taken by Alexander's army and indicate on it the locations and dates of important events...