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What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquest?
It led to the expansion of Hellenistic culture.
What is Hellenistic culture'?
Greeks call themselves Hellenes after their reputed founder Helen. Today we call the culture introduced by Alexander the great and his successors Hellenistic - it was imposed on non-Greeks of Alexander's empire. It gained traction with some of the upper classes and provided a veneer of Hellenic culture (the lower classes kept to their own culture. Hence use of the expression Hellenistic - like Hellenic.
How did the Hellenistic culture spread?
Alexander the great's generals, after his death, divided his new found empire up amongst themselves, establishing what we today call the Hellenistic kingdoms - Hellenistic because the ruling Macedonian and Greek classes adopted Greek culture. The fact that it was partial (the lower classes continued their traditional ways) we use Hellenistic (like Hellenic) rather than Hellenic.
What Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the greats death brought on the Hellenistic era
What cultures blended to form the new Hellenistic Culture?
The Hellenistic Culture was influenced by Greek (Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
What influences made up Hellenistic culture?
Hellenistic means 'like Greek'.
What three main cultures made up the Hellenistic culture?
Hellenistic culture was a mixture of Greek, Egyptian, Semitic, and Persian cultures. The Hellenistic mystery religions were syncretic manifestations of this cultural mixture.
Who is considered responsible for the Hellenistic era?
Alexander the Great's generals, after his early death at age 33, divided up his empire, establishing their own kingdoms and spreading Greek culture within them. We today call these the Hellenistic Kingdoms (Hellenistic = like Hellenism)
How did Hellenistic culture shape Alexander's empire?
Hellenistic culture in Alexander's empire was very superficial, existing among the upper class. The remainder of the people continued on their own culture.
Why is it called the Hellenistic period?
The period after Alexander was known as the Hellenistic age. His generals divided his empire up between them and continued Alexander's policy of introducing Greek culture to the conquered lands. The generals set themselves up as kings of their territory - we call them today the Hellenistic Kingdoms.
What can the origins of Hellenistic Culture be traced to?
Hellenistic culture was that which developed in the successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great's empire which he had taken over from the Persians. It was based on the Greek culture which the Macedonians who ruled brought with them.
What is a hellenist?
Greeks call themselves Hellenes after their reputed founder Helen. Today we call the culture introduced by Alexander the great and his successors Hellenistic - it was imposed on non-Greeks of Alexander's empire. It gained traction with some of the upper classes and provided a veneer of Hellenic culture (the lower classes kept to their own culture. Hence use of the expression Hellenistic - like Hellenic.
