Daniel  
  Chapter 8          
Special assignment: Using an encyclopedia, the internet, or a historical atlas, draw an annotated map of Alexander's conquest. The following features should be included:

a. Approximate boundaries of the Persian empire prior to Alexander's conquest

b. Location of Macedonia, Alexander's home

c. Route Alexander followed in his campaign through Asia

d. Location and Date of Alexander's death

This is not meant to be a major project. I don't expect you to spend more than 45 minutes on this. Here are some internet sources you might use:

http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/Animation/alexander.html

http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~stephan/Renault/boy.mp.html


 

 
  1. During whose reign did Daniel see the vision of chapter 8?


  2. What animal did Daniel first see?

     

  3. In verse 3, what feature is this animal described as having which gives a clue us about the animal's symbolic significance? (Hint, it had two....)

     

  4. Specifically, what do each of these represent?

     

  5. What does the animal as a whole represent?


  6. To what animal of the chapter 7 vision does this animal correspond?


  7. To what part of the image in chapter 2 does this animal correspond?


  8. As this animal is pushing westward, northward, and southward, a he-goat appears. What kingdom does the he-goat represent?


  9. The notable horn on the he-goat represents what great leader?



    YOU DO NOT NEED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS PRIOR TO CLASS, BUT WE WILL DISCUSS THEM IN CLASS.
  10. What expression is used to symbolize the death of this great leader?
  11. What or who do the four horns of vs. 8 represent?
  12. Who does the little horn of vs. 9 represent?
  13. The notable horn, the 4 horns, and the little horn all belong to what animal and therefore what empire?
  14. Of what wicked things would this little horn be guilty?