Philip II King of Macedonia –rules BC –Kingdom in north –Father of Alexander the Great Admired Greece –conquered it after Peloponnesian Wars (c. 338 BC) Macedonians seen as barbarians by Greeks

Alexander the Great Son of Philip II, –ruled BC, may have helped kill father to get throne Learned warfare from early age –master strategist and general Conquered Persian Empire BC Conquered Egypt – built Alexandria which became one of most important cities 326 BC crossed Indus River –soldiers refused to go on Went back to Babylon – where he died in his early 30’s from a combination of wounds, too much alcohol, and fever His empire spread Greek culture, thought, and language Alexander the Great’s Music Video

Alexander the Great Acb8https:// Acb8 1wPIhttps:// 1wPI 1. FILM Trailer: (I’m not a fan of this film for various reasons, but it does show his accomplishments) 2. Smithsonian Documentary- 20 minutes : on Alexander, his tomb, and his legacy Take notes while watching and be prepared to turn in a list of at least 10 interesting facts you didn’t know or that you found fascinating.

Hellenistic Age w/Alexander’s death, empire divided into 3 kingdoms ruled by his generals Kept Greek culture –(Hellenistic: “about Greek culture”) Greeks/Macedonians –rulers/officials in all kingdoms Greek: – became language of gov’t, business, education, etc. Alexandria (in Egypt): – became largest city 1 st Century BC, center for learning, home to scholars, scientists, largest library

Hellenistic Culture New cities throughout WORLD built w/traditional Greek layout Sculptures: no longer idealistic, but more realistic Scholastic gains in astronomy and mathematics –Knew earth is sphere, calculated circumference –Plane geometry (Euclid) and geometry of spheres/cylinders, value of pi (Archimedes) developed Philosophy still centered in Athens (new philosophy) –Epicureanism: self-interest was basic motivation, pursuit of pleasure (If it makes you happy…) founded by Epicurus –Stoicism: reason, self control, discipline, morality, always fine, founded by Zeno (more popular in Greece and Rome), you do not give into desires

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Comparing the Classical Age and the Hellenistic Age (use pages ) Classical Age 20 items Hellenistic Age 20 items Both 10 items