His father Philip was king of Macedonia. His eldest son was not physically competent due to poisoning, so the younger Alexander became heir and took over after Philip was assassinated. It is not clear whether Alexander was involved in the assassination.
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the spread of Greek culture.
Alexander established Greek as the universal language throughout the empire which simplified and improved the free flow of trade, knowledge and ideas.Cities were founded and settlements were created for Greek colonists on trade routes allowing Greek culture to spread with ease by Greek soldiers, traders, travellers, intellectuals and artisans.The conquered lands were introduced to Greek philosophers, the great works of the Greek playwrights, scientists and mathematicians etc and scholarship was encouraged.Alexander had Greek temples, theatres, baths and gymnasiums built and Greek architecture, statues and inscriptions were distributed spread through the lands in abundance.The empire used Greek coinage depicting the images of Greek Gods and commemorating Greek historical and mythological events.He encouraged Greek intermarriage with the local peoples.His Generals continued the Hellenization process as they expanded their portions of the Empire, after Alexanders death.
The fall of the Greek Empire, particularly in its classical form, was influenced by several factors, including constant internal strife among city-states, such as the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, which weakened their unity. Additionally, the rise of Macedon under Philip II and later Alexander the Great shifted power dynamics, leading to the subjugation of many Greek city-states. Economic decline, shifts in trade routes, and external threats from neighboring powers also contributed to the decline of Greek independence and influence. Ultimately, the fragmentation and lack of cohesion among the city-states were critical in diminishing their power.
The influence of the greek culture faded , after Alexanders kingdom was divided into three areas, and later on the roman culture also made its way.
Alexander conquered hi
Alexander the great's empire extended over Greece, Asia Minor, Persia, Egypt and parts of India. He maintained it by bringing Greek language and culture to the eastern countries in his empire.
Greek religious festivals with competitions contributed to their cultural unity or panhellenism.
the spread of Greek culture.
After Alexanders death, Macedonian generals were fighting for control over his empire. 3 leaders: Antigonnus, Ptolemy, and Selecus won control by becoming ruler of Macedonia Greek city-states, title of Pharaoh in Egypt, and controlling the Persian Empire
The spread of greek culture.
Alexander established Greek as the universal language throughout the empire which simplified and improved the free flow of trade, knowledge and ideas.Cities were founded and settlements were created for Greek colonists on trade routes allowing Greek culture to spread with ease by Greek soldiers, traders, travellers, intellectuals and artisans.The conquered lands were introduced to Greek philosophers, the great works of the Greek playwrights, scientists and mathematicians etc and scholarship was encouraged.Alexander had Greek temples, theatres, baths and gymnasiums built and Greek architecture, statues and inscriptions were distributed spread through the lands in abundance.The empire used Greek coinage depicting the images of Greek Gods and commemorating Greek historical and mythological events.He encouraged Greek intermarriage with the local peoples.His Generals continued the Hellenization process as they expanded their portions of the Empire, after Alexanders death.
military conquest
There never was a "Greek empire".
The fall of the Greek Empire, particularly in its classical form, was influenced by several factors, including constant internal strife among city-states, such as the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, which weakened their unity. Additionally, the rise of Macedon under Philip II and later Alexander the Great shifted power dynamics, leading to the subjugation of many Greek city-states. Economic decline, shifts in trade routes, and external threats from neighboring powers also contributed to the decline of Greek independence and influence. Ultimately, the fragmentation and lack of cohesion among the city-states were critical in diminishing their power.
The influence of the greek culture faded , after Alexanders kingdom was divided into three areas, and later on the roman culture also made its way.
There never was a Greek empire.