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How did the Hellenistic culture differ from earlier Greek culture?
The Hellenistic period begins right after the end of the "classical" period. The divding line is the reign of Alexander the Great. The Classical Period is generally considered to be from about 500 B.C. to 323 B.C. and then the Hellensitic period is 323 B.C. to around 140 B.C. when the Romans began to gain more power. There are techonological and cultural differences between the two periods, but the main difference is the amount of territory controlled by the Greek civilization after the reign of Alexander. The Hellenistic period brought a great deal of Egyptian and Middle Eastern culture into the Greek civilization.
Why does history remember Alexander as Alexander the Great?
Through stories passed down in his homeland Macedonia and the rest of Greece and through the countries he influenced and impacted with his Hellenic (Greek) culture and to the countries they in turn influenced with Hellenic civilization.
A poem about Alexander the great?
Alexander the great King of Macedonia A great hero from past Tried to conquer the world But when came to India Fought with Pores But the words of Pores made him Turn back to home Before turning back to home Died in Babylon At the age of thirty. from prashil shah
How was Alexander the Great diligent?
He promoted himself constantly. He engaged in serial warfare to gain himself an empire from the Persians. He stamped out opposition, even murdering his own generals. He had a vision of a world which adopted Greek culture, and attempted to impose/develop this within his empire. He planned a follow up to his takeover of the Persian Empire to turn west and takeover western Europe and North Africa from the Carthaginians and also the Greeks in Sicily, however this was ended by his premature death.
Why did Alexander turn back to Greece after invading India in 326 BC?
His soldiers simply refused to go any further. Alexander did not turn back to Greece by the way. He went back to Babylon which he wanted to establish as the new capital of his Empire. It was there that he died.
How long did it take Alexander the Great to conquer the Macedonian Empire?
It took him ten years to conquer the Persian Empire and turn it into an empire of his own.
How did Ancient egypts civilization end?
The Great Ancient Egypt's civilization ended after the conquest of Alexander the Great. The Egyptians were already on the decline as the priest class had become corrupt and the people began to turn on them.
Where did Alexander the Great turn back to Greece?
India
What did Alexander the Great do to turn his greatest wish into reality?
His wish was to carry out his assassinated father, Philip''s plan to take over the Persian Empire. He invaded it and after 10 years had it under his control and turned it into an empire of his own.
Where did Alexander the great turn back?
India, 327 bce
Where did Alexander the Great work at?
Making himself great by taking over the the Persian Empire. He also had plans to then turn west, and take on Carthage and the Greek kingdoms in Sicily. He also had a hobby to sow Greek culture through his new empire, establishing over 70 Greek cities, half of which he modestly named Alexandria after himself.
Why did Alexander the Great turn back to Greece after invading India in 326 BC?
After invading India, Alexander the Great's troops were becoming insubordinate. They had not been home in twelve years and were disgusted by Alexander's adoption of eastern customs.
How did the Hellenistic culture differ from earlier Greek culture?
The Hellenistic period begins right after the end of the "classical" period. The divding line is the reign of Alexander the Great. The Classical Period is generally considered to be from about 500 B.C. to 323 B.C. and then the Hellensitic period is 323 B.C. to around 140 B.C. when the Romans began to gain more power. There are techonological and cultural differences between the two periods, but the main difference is the amount of territory controlled by the Greek civilization after the reign of Alexander. The Hellenistic period brought a great deal of Egyptian and Middle Eastern culture into the Greek civilization.
Is Alexander the great a gay?
He didn't turn gay. He WAS gay.And when he came into contact with the Greeks. He wanted to please them, because he wanted to gain control over Greece.
Why does history remember Alexander as Alexander the Great?
Through stories passed down in his homeland Macedonia and the rest of Greece and through the countries he influenced and impacted with his Hellenic (Greek) culture and to the countries they in turn influenced with Hellenic civilization.
What were long lasting effects from Persian Wars?
Over a century after the Persian Wars Persia became a juicy target for Macedonia after it had established dominance over the Greek city-states. The Persian Empire was conquered by Alexander and divided up into Hellenistic Kingdoms by his successors, and these in turn were taken over by the Roman Empire.
What prevented Alexander from expanding his empire any further?
He planned to turn west and go to Sicily and Carthage, but died/was assassinated before he could do so.
