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Alexander The Great?

Warm up Get with your groups and prepare the final aspects of your play! - 8 minutes!

Alexander’s Empire Rise of Macedonia: Began with Alexander’s father; Philip II became king in 359 BC. He set three goals to accomplish:

Alexander’s Empire 1. Create a strong Macedonia. 2. Unite the Greek city-states. 3. Defeat the Persian Empire. Philip II accomplished goals 1 and 2 but he was assassinated before completing #3.

Alexander’s Empire Alexander became the new king at age 20. He took up his father’s goal and by 327 BC, he had conquered the Persians and was known as the “King of Kings”

Alexander’s Empire Alexander established his capital in Babylon and married a Persian woman. His primary goal was to unite West and East → combine the best of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Alexander’s Empire Established cities in every conquered region. (many named Alexandria) Spread Greek culture which became known as Hellenistic culture →blend of East and West

Plans for the Library in ancient Alexandria, Egypt

Alexander’s Empire Alexander died in 323 BC after a short illness at the age of 32/33. Division of Alexander’s Empire: 1. Africa → Ptolemy (Cleopatra’s family) 2. Asia → Seleucus 3. Europe → Antigonus

Antigonus Seleucus Ptolemy

Alexander’s Empire By 31 BC most of Alexander’s Empire was again united → by the Romans.

Hellenistic Culture

Hellenistic Culture As a result of Alexander – a great new culture emerged. Hellenistic Culture – culture blended with Egypt, Persia and Indian influences…why? Koine – the popular spoken language used in Hellenistic cities.

Alexandria. Alexandria – Egyptian city founded by Alexander. Center of trade and civilization. Busy port. Over half a million people.

Alexandria Attractions Beautiful avenues lined with statues. Royal Palaces Alexander’s glass coffin Pharos – huge lighthouse. “The Great Lighthouse”.

Alexandria Museum Art galleries Zoo Gardens Dining hall

Alexandria Library Half a million scrolls Masterpieces of ancient literature First research library

Astronomy Calculated Earth’s circumference Was the sun larger than earth?

Mathematics and Physics Euclid Father of geometry Elements - explained geometry Archimedes Estimated the value of pi. Explained the law of the lever.

Philosophy Zeno Founded Stoicism Human desires were dangerous. Live a simple life.

Art Purchased statues to honor the gods. Colossus of Rhodes Heroes Ordinary people Colossus of Rhodes 100 feet high Bronze statue