1. What were the effects of Alexander the Great’s empire?

2. Using your notes, answer the following questions on your handout:
Why was there a lack of unity among Greek city-states?
Peloponnesian War
30 years of city-states fighting each other
Weakened military and economy
2. Who is Philip II?
Philip II: King of Macedonia
Conquered Greece
They wouldn’t unite this time
Assassinated
son Alexander
Educated in Athens
Using your notes, answer the following questions on your handout:

3. Greek Culture Persian Culture Indian Culture Egyptian Culture
By conquering cities, Alexander spread Greek culture around the world… cultural diffusion!
Greek Culture
Persian Culture
Indian Culture
Egyptian Culture
Alexandria- center of learning, culture, and trade.

4. Exit Questions What is Hellenistic Culture?
Give examples of Hellenistic Culture.
Math- Euclid, The Elements
Science- Ptolemy, Geocentric??
Physics-Archimedes Pi, catapult, pulley, levers, water screw…
Exit Questions