Alexander the Great

Philip II

• Came to Throne of Macedonia in 359, wanted to Unite all of Greece.
• Athens waged a war Called Battle of Chaeronea.
• Philip ended freedom to All City states
• Was Assassinated, Next Up Alex!!!!!!

Alexander the Great

• Was only 20 when he was King.
• Had to Fulfill father's dream of Invading Persia.
• Revenge for burning Athens

Cont.

• Went to Asia Minor first then turned south to Syria, Palestine and Egypt.
• He loved to Name cities after the captured them.
• Died at age 32 from wounds and alcohol.

The Legacy

• He was willing to risk his own life.
• Sought to Imitate Achilles of the IIiad.
• Alex keep that book and a dagger under his pillow.
• Also left a Cultural Legacy; Language, architecture, literature spread with him.

The Hellenistic Kingdoms.

• "Hellenistic" is Greek meaning to Imitate Greeks.
• Four Kingdoms emerged from Alex, Macedonia, Syria, and Egypt.
• "is a blend Greek cultures with eastern cultures"

Hellenistic Cont.

• Hellenistic brings advancements in Trade, Astronomy, Math, Philosophy and Art.
• Alexandria (Egypt) Center of hellenistic