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Hellenism

Hellenism. Soon after the Peloponnesian War, Greece was conquered by Macedonian forces led by Phillip II (King of Macedonia). Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great became king when his father was killed. Alexander the Great.

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Hellenism

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  1. Hellenism Soon after the Peloponnesian War, Greece was conquered by Macedonian forces led by Phillip II (King of Macedonia)

  2. Alexander the Great Alexander the Great became king when his father was killed.

  3. Alexander the Great Alexander was welcomed as a liberator by the people of Egypt Conquered the Persian Empire Reached India; stopped his advances and turned back because his men did not want to continue.

  4. Alexander the Great Alexander the Great died at the age of 32

  5. Empire divided After his death his empire was divide: • Ptolemy- Egypt • Seleucus- Persia • Antigonas- Macedonia and Greece

  6. Hellenistic Culture Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences

  7. Alexandria Alexandria- cultural center and the site of most advances in astronomy and mathematics

  8. HELLENISM Soon after the Peloponnesian War, Greece was conquered by Macedonian forces led by Phillip II (king of Macedonia) Alexander The Great became king when his father was killed. Alexander was welcomed as a liberator by the people of Egypt. Conquered the Persian Empire. Reached India; stopped his advances and turned back because his men did not want to continue. Alexander The Great died at the age of 32. After his death his empire was divided: Ptolemy-Egypt Seleucus-Persia Antigonas-Macedonia and Greece Hellenistic culture-Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. Alexandria- Cultural center and the site of most advances in astronomy and mathematics.

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