Alexander The Great and hellenistic age
Alexander the great
- He was taught by Aristotle but had famous run-ins with other philosophers.
- In 15 years of conquest Alexander never lost a battle.
- He named more than 70 cities after himself and one after his horse.
- When Alexander met his future wife Roxanne, it was love at first sight.
- The cause of Alexander’s death remains one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world.
Hellenism
- During the Hellenism time period in Greece, they had discovered dinosaur bones and displayed them in temples.
- Alexander razed Thebes to the ground, but spared the home of the Boeotian poet Pindar.
- When Alexander died, the Hellenism was still being taught.
- Alexander introduced Hellenism to the people of his kingdom.
- Hellenism symbol would be placed on peoples doors and entrances for good luck with the gods.