What was the Hellenistic Age?
DO NOW: a.) What do you want to accomplish by the age of 25? Discuss answers and talk about Alexander the Great at age 25 Distribute “Alexander the Great” Handouts Discover concepts regarding extent of Empire, cultures combined in Hellenistic Age, achievements, leadership Discuss Handout and answers Summary: How did Alexander the Great and his Hellenistic Age affect the world? ALEXANDER AND THE HELLENISTIC AGEMacedonia was a mountain kingdom in the north of Greece. In 338 B.C., King Philip of Macedonia conquered all of the city-states to the south. His son, Alexander the Great, conquered the Persian empire and parts of India. Alexander spread Greek culture to many parts of the world. The conquered peoples learned Greek ways. The Greeks also learned the ways of the peoples they conquered. A new Hellenistic culture arose. It blended parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian life. Women gained rights during the Hellenistic period. Alexander’s empire fell apart soon after his death. A
