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Alexander & Hellenism. Alexander’s Achievements Spread of Hellenism Creation of Silk Road IDs: Alexander of Macedonia (the Great) 356-323 BCE, Hellenism, Graeco -Bactria. Big Themes of World History. Was there a world-wide “Spiritual Age” from 600-400 BCE?.
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Alexander & Hellenism • Alexander’s Achievements • Spread of Hellenism • Creation of Silk Road IDs: Alexander of Macedonia (the Great) 356-323 BCE, Hellenism, Graeco-Bactria
Big Themes of World History Was there a world-wide “Spiritual Age” from 600-400 BCE? Vedic religion Hinduism (sacrifice ethics) Judean tribal religion Judaism Classical Greek Philosophy The Buddha (ca. 563-483 BCE) Confucius (551-479 BCE)
Major Shift from 336 BCE-50 CE: Afro-Eurasia becomes more connected
Historical Question: • Does Alexander of Macedonia deserve to be called “the Great”? Was he that important to world history?
I. Alexander’s Achievements A. Background: Classical Greek culture around Mediterranean Sea
born 356 BCE reigned from 336 to 323 BCE Philip II of Macedonia Aristotle
C. ProjectsPurposeful Policy of Multi-Ethnic Cultural Exchange Persians Bactrians
Sets up foundation for trade institutions connecting Mediterranean to India a. Coins b. Greek language c. Product exchange d. Caravan routes e. Cities as commercial hubs
D. Spreads Hellenistic Culture Result: Inter-connects Afro-Eurasian elites cosmopolitan
Elements of Hellenistic Culture Greek language Gymnasiums (education) Theaters Athletic games Art Politics Philosophy Dress/Style
B. Successor States (323-75 BCE) Seleucid (Syria & Persia) Ptolemaic Egypt (Ptolemy) Graeco-Bactria Macedonia
1. Cosmopolitanism Alexandria, Egypt Library 2. Learning & Science
Hellenism/Hellenistic Culture Influences elites from Spain to India
2. Successor States Supported Trade Across Afro-Eurasia Governed large regions Money Common language Legal institutions/codes Armies
3. Spread of Hellenistic Culture“Indo-Greek” states: Graeco-Bactria