Presentation: Alexander and the Spread of Hellenism

Quiz 3 Study Guide

Presentation: Alexander and the Spread of Hellenism – Use these questions to review the material covered in the presentation.
Name and describe the three phases of Greek civilization.
Hellinic: Emerge from Dark Age, Hellenistic Age: Fall to Rome; Greco-Roman Age: Roman Rule
Where was Alexander the Great born and who was his father?
356BC in Macedon, so of Philip
Who was Alexander’s tutor? What is the significance of this fact?
Aristotle, appreciation for Greek stuff
What was Alexander’s overriding goal as king?
Conquer Persia
Summarize Alexander’s life, achievements and conquests.
Conquror, Eastern Wife, Ten years of campaign, died at 32
By what mechanism was Hellenism spread across the East?
Through intermarriage
What happened to Alexander’s kingdom after his death?
Split up between his top three generals
Discuss Alexander’s legacy for Western Civilization.
Conquests, Blending of Cultures, Spreading of Greek culture
The Hellenistic world was a cosmopolitan society. Explain.
Multiple cultures with base Greek; Koine Greek,Trade, Greeek stuff
Describe some of the important Hellenistic contributions in culture and learning.
Literature, History, and Art; Science; Philosophy
List and describe the four schools of philosophy that arose in the Hellenistic world. Which one had the most lasting influence in the Western world?
Epicurinism, Stocism, Skepticism, Cynicism
What is the greatest legacy of the spread of Hellenism?
Way in which it prepared the world for ROME

Presentation: Ancient Rome
Review this presentation and understand the main points presented.  
Practical not theoretical; Law, government, Empire
Roman Republic—Roman Empire
Peasant farmers surrounded by Etrruscans, Greek citystates
509BC ERpublic formed
Constitution: Consuls, Senate, Asssembly, Dictator
Not Static
Quiz 3 Study Guide