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CH 4.5
Philip II of Macedon
King of Macedon
Built strong army (phalanx)
United Greek city-states
Father of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
Son of Philip II
Conquered Persian Empire
Spread Greek culture
Created large empire
Library of Alexandria
Located in Egypt
Largest library in ancient world
Collected knowledge from many cultures
Center for scholars and scientists
Effect of Alexander’s Conquests
Greek culture mixed with local cultures
Greek language spread
Trade increased
New cities founded
Hellenistic Characteristics
Planned grid streets
Libraries and schools
Markets and theaters
Centers of culture and trade
Hellenistic Period Literature
Poetry
History writing
Drama
Focus on individual emotions
Hellenistic Scientific Achievements
Mathematics (Euclid)
Astronomy (Earth is round)
Medicine
Engineering inventions
Epicureanism
Founded by Epicurus
Goal: happiness through simple life
Avoid pain and fear
Focus on personal peace
Stoicism
Founded by Zeno
Control emotions
Accept fate
Live by reason and duty
Hellenistic period
Time after Alexander’s death
Greek + Middle Eastern cultures mixed
Focus on learning, science, philosophy