The Spread of Greek Culture Aim: Why was Alexander of Macedonia called “Alexander the Great?” Do Now: What was the effect of Peloponnesian War?

Persian Empire 400s B.C. Controlled Phoenicians, Egyptians, Jews, Babylonians

Alexander the Great Greek city-states weak after Peloponnesian War Macedonian kingdom Alex – 20-year old ruler Educated by famous philosopher – Aristotle

Alexander the Great Great commander of army Conquer Persia Never lost a battle Won battle in India Elephants Became sick and died *Conquered and controlled the largest empire in the world at the time*

Alexandria One of most important cities in Greek empire Ideas from Greece spread Built like a polis Trade Lighthouse

Alexandria Mix of cultures Greek, Egyptian, Persian, Jewish Legacy of learning Great library of Alexandria 500,000 books People sent to learn from whole empire

Alexandria Simple alphabet based on letters/sounds and not hundreds of symbols Easier to read and write Greek Advancements in math and science