The Spread of Greek Culture and Alexander the Great
This article discusses the evolution of Greek culture, beginning with the Minoan civilization around 2700 BCE and ending with the decline of the Mycenaean civilization during the Dark
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Slide1Spread of Greek Culture and Alexander the Great Spread of Greek Culture and Alexander the Great Spread of Greek Culture and Alexander the Great Spread of Greek Culture and Alexander the Great
Slide2Minoan• One of the first Greek Civilizations • 2700BCE to 1450BCE • Ended with the Mycenaean's
Slide3Mycenaeans• Invaded Greece from land • Time of Homer • Followed by Dark Ages – Decrease in literacy and culture
Slide4Rise of City-States • Around 1000BCE • Athens and Sparta along with the other city-states defeated the Persians and then fought one another.
Slide5Alexander the Great• Was born to King Phillip II of Macedon • Tutored by Aristotle • Conquered Egypt, Persia, and as far east as India
Slide6Hellenistic Culture• The Period after Alexander’s death until Roman conquest • His kingdom was divided up into four parts • Cities like Alexandria and Antioch flourished as centers of learning after Alexander’s death.
Slide7Venn Diagram Spread of Greek CultureGreek city-states are part of land islands City-states compete Largest empire encompasses The Aegean Sea Both start in Greece Both make legendary contributions To today’s society in knowledge Alexander the Great Unites Greece Conquers as far as Egypt and Persia Sets up large centers For learning
