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How did Greek culture spread beyond Greece?
Alexander of Macedonia became a pharoah in Egypt and spread Greek culture to Egypt. He then went to Rome and spread the Greed culture there. Eventually he spread Greek culture around the Medditereanian sea and died of malaria, a disease caused by mosquitos.
What is hellenization?
Hellenism is the blend of Greek culture after Alexander the Great died. Alexander killed all men of the lands he conquered, which spreaded Greek culture with other cultures. Alexander decides to leave soldiers for women of that land, and their babies end out to have Greek blood.
Where did Alexander spread Greek culture?
He began throughout the empire he took over from the Persians. As he died young, little had been achieved, other than the upper classes. The empire broke up into separate kingdoms which had a veneer of Greek culture - Macedonia, Egypt, Syria, Pergamon.
Alexander wanted the cultures of his defeated cities to survive and mix with greek culture What happened instead?
Alexander died early, and his attempts were not pursued vigorously by his successors who split his empire into kingdoms of their own. There was a veneer of Greek culture amongst the Macedonian and Greek upper class, while the mass of the peoples retained their own culture.
What was the result of Alexander the greats conquests?
The primary result of Alexander the great's remarkable conquests in the Middle and Near East (and other) regions was to spread Greek culture throughout the civilized world at that time. Greek ideas and customs became the norm where they had previously been unheard of, and this "world conquest" inspired Rome years later to undertake the same goal on behalf of its own legacy.
What did Alexander the great do in Egypt?
"Alexander the Great", as he was commonly known as, established the capital at Babylon in 331 B.C. (He died at Babylon in 323 B.C.) For further reference, Alexander the Great burned Persepolis in 330 B.C
What cultures began after Alexander the great died and what else happened after he died?
Alexander tried to introduce Greek culture but this was limited by his early death. His generals divided his empire amongst themselves after his death, and continued on this path but it was only amongst the upper class that it took root.
Why was Alexander credited with spreading Greek culture to a large part of the world?
He attempted to spread Greek culture in the Persian Empire which he took over, establishing over 70 new cities along Greek models (modestly calling over 30 Alexandria after himself). However he died at an early age before he could develop this further. His Macedonian successors kept the idea, but it was only superficial amongst the upper classes: the general population continuing their traditional cultures.
Why was Alexander credited with spreading Greek culture to large part of the world?
He attempted to spread Greek culture in the Persian Empire which he took over, establishing over 70 new cities along Greek models (modestly calling over 30 Alexandria after himself). However he died at an early age before he could develop this further. His Macedonian successors kept the idea, but it was only superficial amongst the upper classes: the general population continuing their traditional cultures.
Who conquered most of the Hellenistic ( Greek World) and died in the year 323 BCE?
Alexander the Great conquered most of the Hellenistic world during his campaigns, creating one of the largest empires in ancient history. His conquests extended from Greece through Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia, and into parts of India. He died in 323 BCE in Babylon at the age of 32, leaving behind a vast empire that greatly influenced the spread of Greek culture.
Who was Alexander the great and how did he help to spread Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great was the son of Philip, King of Macedonia. Philip conquerd the Spartans and then began plans to invade Persia. However, he was murdered by his bodyguard, with the possibility of Alexanders involvement. Alexander the Great was very intersted in Greeek literature and his tutor was the famous Aristotle.Alexander the Great picked up where his father left off and conquered Persia, then Egypt then proceeded to march through Asia until India, where his army stopped. At 32, he caught a fever and died. He spread Hellenistic culture because of the multitude of lands he had conquered where Helllenistic culture had began to seep into the other countries culture. That is a very brief account of Alexander the Great!
How did the defeat of Alexander the Great change the cultures of the conquered lands?
Alexander died or was assassinated at the age of 32. His generals divided his empire amongst themselves, and whereas Alexander had wanted to convert his empire to Greek culture, apart from the ruling Macedonian upper class, the various peoples continued on with their own cultures.
