Warm-up Working with your tablemates, please answer the following. We will discuss orally. - What countries did Alexander conquer?

Chapter 5.5 Valli World History I Hellenistic Culture Chapter 5.5 Valli World History I

Hellenistic Culture It is the blend of Greek and Egyptian cultures with Eastern Cultures (Persian and Indian)

What is Hellenistic Culture? Talk to your NEIGHBOR What is Hellenistic Culture? The blending or mixing of the cultures of Asia, Europe and Egypt (India, Persia, Greece, and Egypt)

Alexander the Great Alexander established an empire from Greece to Egypt and up to the edge of India He fought for 11 years and covered 11,000 miles The creation of this empire enabled the spread of the Hellenistic Culture

The Spread of Hellenistic culture Alexander the Great adopted Greek, Persian and Egyptian cultures and spread them throughout his empire He built “Greek” cities as he went A common Greek language was used Trade He encouraged his troops to take Persian wives, and he did as well We find art in India that resembles art in Greece Deities from the Greek mythological pantheon also tend to be incorporated in Buddhist representations, displaying a strong blend between Indian and Greco-Roman culture

How did Hellenistic culture develop? Talk to your Neighbor How did Hellenistic culture develop? As Alexander conquered different peoples, he left Greeks in charge so the Greek language spread. Along with the language, culture also spread. This was combined with the culture of the people being conquered (Indian, Persian, Egyptian). Trade increased and also contributed to the spread of the culture.

Alexandria Most famous Hellenistic city: Alexandria, Egypt New home of learning & knowledge (not Athens) Wide city streets (Indian influence) Statues/sculptures around the city (Greek influence) International community with mix of cultures & traditions

Talk to your neighbor Describe the city of Alexandria Wide Streets Sculptures/Statues of Gods International Community (influenced by other countries)

Alexandria library Alexandria was an important learning center People came from all over to read and gain knowledge It featured a famous library with major collections

Center for learning and knowledge Talk to your neighbor Describe the Library at Alexandria Center for learning and knowledge

Enormous lighthouse in city of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the World

Hellenistic art v classical art Classical: harmony, proportion, “ideal” beauty Hellenistic: emotional & realistic

Close Working with your tablemates, answer the following questions. You should each write down your answers so you can use that as a study tool later. -- What were Alexander the Great’s CULTURAL Achievements? --What were Alexander the Great’s POLITICAL Achievements? --What were Alexander the Great’s MILITARY Achievements?