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The Spread of Hellenistic Culture

The Spread of Hellenistic Culture. Review. Alexander’s empire spanned over Asia (Middle East, the Indus), Africa (Egypt), and Europe (Greece). Compare and contrast the cultures: . ASIA. AFRICA. Europe. Think – Pair – Share . Why would Alexander need to unify his empire?.

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The Spread of Hellenistic Culture

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  1. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture

  2. Review Alexander’s empire spanned over Asia (Middle East, the Indus), Africa (Egypt), and Europe (Greece). Compare and contrast the cultures: ASIA AFRICA Europe

  3. Think – Pair – Share Why would Alexander need to unify his empire?

  4. Alexander Spreads Greek Culture • Even after Alexander’s death, cities once in Alexander’s empire continued to share an interest in trade, common language, and culture.

  5. Hellenistic “Greek Fusion” • Hellenistic culture was a blend of Greek and Persian, Indian, and Egyptian cultures. • Koine – a version of Greek; a common language

  6. Alexandria • Major trading city on the Nile • International “melting pot”

  7. Alexandria’s Attractions • Lighthouse • Museum & Library • Temple for the Muses • Gallery, zoo, botanical garden • Alexander’s tomb

  8. Science & Technology • Theorized that the sun was larger than Greece (300x the earth) • Theorized that the earth revolves around the sun • Ptolemy theorized that the sun revolves around the earth • Estimated Earth’s circumference • Estimated the value of pi ∏ • Archimedes screw (raised water from the ground) invented

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