Golden Age of Greece and Beyond

Objectives Explain how Alexander the Great built a huge empire. List the results of Alexander’s conquests. Explain how individuals contributed to the Hellenistic civilization.

Democracy in Athens

Pericles Pericles was the leader of creating democracy in Athens. He had many buildings constructed. Pericles had the Parthenon and the Acropolis built.

Parthenon and Acropolis

Parthenon and Acropolis

Greek Gods

Greek Gods

Peloponnesian War

Steps of War 431 B.C. Sparta invades countryside by Athens Pericles brings Athenians inside the walls of Athens. Athens builds longwall from Athens to sea to protest supply routes. Disease swept through the city killing thousands, Pericles dies.

Steps Continued Alcibiades takes over the Athenian army. He is accused of working against religion of city and flees. Alcibiades is brought back to defeat Sparta. He won many victories, but could not change tide of war 404 B.C. Athens surrenders Alcibiades is murdered by Sparta

Results of War Widespread death and destruction Civil war over democratic rule vs. aristocratic rule Democracy declined in Athens. A small group of nobles run the city.

Where is Macedonia?                                                   North of Greece. Formerly known as Yugoslavia.

Macedonia Philip became ruler in 359 B.C. Built a strong army and won support of some city-states that opposed Athens. In 338 B.C. Philip crushed the Greek alliance.

Alexander the Great In 336, Philip was assassinated and Alexander took over. Some speculate that Alexander had him killed, but most believe it was 1 of Philip’s wife, Olympia, who wanted Alexander to be in power. From his father he learned military skills, leadership ability, and a deep desire to conquer the Persian empire.

Alexander--What makes him so great? At 16 he stopped a rebellion in Macedonia (Dad was away conquering other lands.) He spread Greek culture from Egypt to India. He united the ancient worlds for a time. At the age of 20, he took over for his father, Philip.

Alexander---What made him not so great? Did not follow a life of moderation as Aristotle suggested. Drank to excess. Doctors warned him to stop, but he did not listen. Egotist---demanded to be acknowledged as a god. Even dressed as a god at dinner parties.

Alex Trivia He had a strict tutor before Aristotle who reprimanded Alexander for throwing too much incense on the fire. He said, ”When you have conquered the spice-bearing region you can throw away all the incense you want.” After Alex had conquered the known world, he sent his tutor 18 tons of frankincense and myrrh.

Alexander Aristotle—developed scientific curiosity and a love for Greek culture He knew Homer’ s epics well, and dreamed of matching the deeds of the heroes of the Iliad and Odyssey.

Steps of Alexander’s Conquest of Asia Minor 334 Crossed Hellespont and took over the Greek colonies held by the Persians in Asia Minor. Phoenicia ,then Egypt fell. 331 Mesopotamia fell 334-326 he conquered the lands from Egypt to India without losing a battle.

Alexander’s Empire

Alexander’s Death Dies in 323 B.C. He was in good shape, but dies at 33. Some say he was murdered. (Poisoned by a glass of wine.) Others believe he may have died from malaria or complications of the flu.

Hellenistic Age From page 122, list 30 words to describe the Hellenistic Age. You will have 5 minutes. Now write 25 words to describe the Hellenistic Age. You will have 4 minutes. Write 20 words . 3 minutes Write 15 words 2 minutes Write 10 words 1 minute Write 5 words 30 seconds

Objectives Explain how Alexander the Great built a huge empire. Conquered the lands from Egypt to India/ son of Philip/ admired Homer’s heroes List the results of Alexander’s conquests. Spread Greek culture Explain how individuals contributed to the Hellenistic civilization. New schools of philosophy/sharing of ideas