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Who was Alexander the Great?
He was the king on Macedonia who built the largest empire the world had ever seen.
What does Hellenistic mean?
The name for the blended cultures that developed in Alexander's empire.
Alexander spread _____ influences throughout his empire.
Greek.
How were Rural area's different from Hellenistic cities?
It had buildings that reflected Greek taste and technological skill.
Did women have rights in Greece? True or False?
Women from Greece had rights before American women did. (True Story)
Who was Phillip II?
He Was a Powerful King of Macedonia, Father of Alexander the Great.
A group of warriors who stood close together in a square with long spears in a certain position.
When did Macedonia conquer Greece?
300s BC.
Why is Hellenistic culture called a "blended" culture?
Because the combined Persia and Egypt.
Was Greek's government back then Direct Democracy or Representative Democracy?
Direct Democracy.
Who was Cleopatra VII?
She was the last, and most famous Ptolemaic ruler/leader of Egypt.
Plato, was the Father of what philosophy?
The Philosophy of Education.
What happened with Alexander's generals after he was assassinated?
The 3 powerful generals divided Alexander's empire among themselves, establishing Hellenistic Macedonia, Hellenistic Syria and Hellenistic Egypt.
What Macedonian leader is considered one of the greatest conquerors in history?
Alexander the Great.
Mirror Mirror On The Wall.... Who Is The Best Teacher Of Them All?
If One Team Said A Different Teacher I Am Very Disappointed.... ITS MRS. USELTOOOONNNN!!!!!
Who was Aristarchus?
He was an astronomer, who was the first person to propose that the earth revolves around the sun.
Aristotle was the Father of Reason/Common Sense
Alexander the Great built an empire that united parts of...
Europe, Asia and Egypt.
What problems existed in the Seleucid kingdom?
The Empire what is large so it was difficult to control with many different customs, the capital was far away so some people ignored the king.
Who was Antigonus?
He was a powerful general of Alexander's who became king of Macedonia.
Who was Seleucus?
He too, was a powerful general who seized most of Alexander's Asian conquests.
Socrates, was the Father of what philosophy?
Socrates was the Father of Questioning How Things Work.
Who were the 3 generals in Alexander the Greats' army?
Antigonus, Seleucus and Ptolemy.
Why did Alexander's kingdoms have a Greek inspired, or blended, Hellenistic culture.
He introduced Greek customs but did not force his people to follow the customs.
What did Socrates (Philosopher) believe in?
Ask questions about life and its meaning.