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Alexander’s Empire and Hellenistic Culture
Global I * HSLPS * Mr. McEntarfer
Aim
: What is the legacy of Alexander the Great?
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Do Now: Terms
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Hellenistic Civilization
: The combination of Greek, Egyptian, Indian and Persian cultures through the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The Peloponnesian War
• Sparta and Athens declared outright war on each other for domination of Greece and national pride called the Peloponnesian War.
• Athens would be defeated in the end, but it weakened all the Greek city-states allowing for invasion by Philip the II of Macedonia.
Philip Builds Macedonian Power (142)
• Phillip’s Army – Used the phalanx
States.
and a defeat Greek City
– Philip was assassinated and Alexander becomes king of Macedonia and Greece. He decides to expand his empire.
Alexander Conquers
• Alexander’s outnumbered army defeats
Darius and his grand army at the Battle of Gaugamela.
• Alexander conquers Persian controlled Egypt and is crowned __________. After that he turns to conquer India.
• Before his death Alexander the Great’s Empire controls most of
Alexander’s Legacy
• Even though Alexander died and his empire he left a lasting legacy by spreading western civilization. • Alexander united most of the known world and
known as Hellenistic Civilization
Greece, Egypt, India and Persia. This became • Alexander founded many
• Alexander assimilated or adapted the cultures of the areas he conquered, worshipped at their temples and allowed them some self rule.
The Phalanx
Greek Calvary
Assassination
Battle of Gaugamela
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Alexander the Great’s Empire
The “Known” World – 326 B.C.E.
Cosmopolitan Culture
Pergamum: A New “Hellenistic” City
Trade in the Hellenistic World
Cultural Diffusion
Quiz • How did the Peloponnesian War lead to Greece being invaded by Philip of Macedon?
• What military formation did Philips army and later Alexander’s use to defeat Greece and the rest of the known world?
• What happened to Phillip of Macedon?
• What was the name of the battle in which Alexander the Great defeated Darius’s Persian Army?
What concept is being shown here?
Writing Assignment
• Forming and supporting opinions: Read “Alexander’s Legacy on page 145.
• Do you think that Alexander was worthy of the title “Great”? Explain using information from class.