Alexander and the Hellenistic Kingdom ANCIENT GREECE Alexander and the Hellenistic Kingdom Hellenistic Era; the new age created by Alexander the Great, during which the Greek language and culture spread to other parts of the world, blending Greek, Persian & Egyptian. (page 141) Epicureanism; the philosophy founded by Epicurus, including the belief that happiness is the goal of life and that the pursuit of pleasure is the means to achieve happiness (page 143) Stoicism; the philosophy founded by Zeno, including the belief that happiness is found when people gain inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God (page 143)

The Threat of Macedonia (page 138) Before /After What did Philip want the Greek states to do? Philip wanted the Greek states to form a league and help him in a war with Persia.

Alexander the Great (page 139) Alexander died of fever @ 32 Why is the new age that was created by Alexander called the Hellenistic Era? The word Hellenistic is derived from a Greek word that means “to imitate Greeks.” During this period in history, the Greek language and culture spread to many other parts of the world.

Hellenistic Culture (page 142) The Hellenistic Kingdoms (page 141) What were the four kingdoms that emerged during the Hellenistic Era? Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, Egypt Hellenistic Culture (page 142) What were some differences between Epicureanism and Stoicism? Epicureans believed that the way to achieve happiness was the pursuit of pleasure. To achieve this pleasure, people had to free themselves from public activity. Stoics believed that happiness could only be found when people gained inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God. Life’s problems could not disturb these people, so Stoics did not believe that people needed to separate themselves from the world and politics.

The Hellenistic Era was a period of cultural accomplishment in many areas

Both Technical skill in sculpture Athens: Center for philosophy Compare and contrast the characteristics of the Classical and Hellenistic periods, using a Double-Bubble. Hellenistic Era Great wealth Expansion of Greek culture and language Sculpture more realistic Advances in science and mathematics Classical Era Development of drama and history Finest examples of Greek architecture Sculpture depicted idealized male figures Both Technical skill in sculpture Athens: Center for philosophy