Hephaestion

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hephaestion

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Hephaestion born?Circa 356 BC
2. Where was Hephaestion born?Macedonia
3. Who was Hephaestion?Hephaestion was Alexander the Great’s best friend and a very important general. He helped build Alexander’s empire and was known for his courage and loyalty.
4. How was Hephaestion connected to Alexander?He was raised with Alexander and became his closest friend, almost like a brother. They shared a deep bond that helped Alexander feel supported during his adventures.

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