1. The Spread of Greek Culture
Aim: Why was Alexander of Macedonia called “Alexander the Great?”
Do Now: What was the effect of Peloponnesian War?

2. Persian Empire
400s B.C.
Controlled Phoenicians, Egyptians, Jews, Babylonians

3. Alexander the Great Greek city-states weak after Peloponnesian War
Macedonian kingdom
Alex – 20-year old ruler
Educated by famous philosopher – Aristotle

4. Alexander the Great Great commander of army Conquer Persia
Never lost a battle
Won battle in India
Elephants
Became sick and died
*Conquered and controlled the largest empire in the world at the time*

5. Alexandria
One of most important cities in Greek empire
Ideas from Greece spread
Built like a polis
Trade
Lighthouse

6. Alexandria Mix of cultures Greek, Egyptian, Persian, Jewish
Legacy of learning
Great library of Alexandria
500,000 books
People sent to learn from whole empire

7. Alexandria
Simple alphabet based on letters/sounds and not hundreds of symbols
Easier to read and write Greek
Advancements in math and science