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Early Western Civilization Lecture #4

Early Western Civilization Lecture #4. The Hellenistic Era. Themes. The conception of “East” and “West” developed during the Hellenistic era. Greek culture spread through the ancient world. Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great. When and where did Alexander give this speech?

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Early Western Civilization Lecture #4

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  1. Early Western CivilizationLecture #4 The Hellenistic Era

  2. Themes • The conception of “East” and “West” developed during the Hellenistic era. • Greek culture spread through the ancient world.

  3. Alexander the Great

  4. Alexander the Great • When and where did Alexander give this speech? • How did he compliment, or perhaps flatter his troops? • What arguments did he use in trying to convince his troops to continue to fight? • What was his ultimate goal? Why do you think his troops did not share this goal?

  5. Hellenism in Jerusalem • Who was Antiochus? When did these events take place? • What orders did Antiochus give to the city of Jerusalem? Why would he give these orders? • How did the Jews react to these orders?

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