2. It is surmised that both Wellington and Napoleon, uniquely adept at grasping higher learning concepts, may have been exposed to a classical learning technique that involved the use of _______________.

3. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?

4. How long did Wellington spend in India?

5. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wellington's life reveal that he was a man of great persistence, resilience, and fortitude?

2. How was Alexander able to conquer Persia?

3. How does Alexander look as he rides into battle? Why is this important?

4. How did Macedonia's wealth compare to the wealth of other countries?

5. How does Wellington's war record and number of battles compare to Alexander the Great's?

6. To whom does Keegan compare Alexander the Great in Chapter One? What is the outcome of this comparison?

7. Describe Alexander's relationship with his men. What does this reveal about his character?

8. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

9. What did Wellington do when the French set fire to the chateau at Hougomont? Why did he do this?

10. Describe Alexander's parents' personalities and relationship.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Germany almost won WWI.

Part 1) Why did they not win? What might have happened if Germany had won? Would WWII have occurred? Why or why not? Would Germany have needed Hitler? Why or why not?

Part 2) What would our world be like now if WWI had been won by the Germans? Would it be better? Why or why not?

Part 3) How much of an impact has war had on our culture and the world as we know it? Why is war a part of human interaction? Will there ever be world peace? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Alexander was well-known for his flair for the dramatic.

Part 1) Describe his interest in drama. How does this reflect his personality and upbringing? What might the Macedonians think of this? Would his flair for the dramatic be accepted in other cultures at that time? Why or why not?

Part 2) How did other leaders mentioned in this book compare to Alexander, regarding melodramatic behavior? Were they all as melodramatic? Why or why not?

Part 3) What leaders in our world today are considered melodramatic? How does this affect those that could potentially follow them? How does it affect those who go against them?

Essay Topic 3

The leaders in this book had differing relationships with their men.

Part 1) How did these leaders feel about their men? How did these feelings influence their behavior toward their soldiers?

Part 2) Do you believe that a leader should trust his or her soldiers? Why or why not? Should a leader physically lead his or her army? Why or why not?

Part 3) What do you believe is the attitude of the U.S. military leaders toward their soldiers today? Why do you believe this? Does this attitude toward the American soldier today differ from the past? Explain.

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