The Spread of Hellenistic Culture

objective Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western Civilization by: Explaining the conquest of Alexander the Great and the formation and spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great Essential Question How did the empire of Alexander the Great establish a basis for the spread of Hellenistic culture?

Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria Blend of Egyptian, Persian, Indian, and Greek culture Emerged after Alexander’s death Examples Koine: dialect spoken in Alexandria Alexandria Center of Hellenistic commerce Strategic site on Nile delta in Africa Thriving harbor International community with mixture of customs and traditions Beautiful city Pharos lighthouse Library at Alexandria

Science and Technology Alexandria became center of learning and scholarship Astronomy Aristarchus Estimated sun was 300X larger than earth Proposed Earth and other planets revolved around the sun Ptolemy Incorrectly placed earth at center of solar system Eratosthenes Closely calculated Earth’s true size Used geometry to compute earth’s circumference Was within 1% Mathematics and Physics Euclid Opened school of geometry in Alexandria Wrote The Elements Basis for Geometry Archimedes Calculated Pi Explained law of the lever Invented compound pulley Invented Archimedes Screw Used for catapult machines Basis for later inventions like force pumps and steam engines

Aristarchus

Eratosthenes

Archimedes

Philosophy and Art Realism in Sculpture Flourishing of sculpture Influence Followed belief of universal that followed rational principles Plato and Aristotle Stoicism Developed by Zeno Believed divine power controlled the universe People should live virtuous life in harmony with natural law Control vices like power, wealth Encouraged an ethical life Promoted social unity Appealed to all races, cultures Realism in Sculpture Flourishing of sculpture Honored gods, heroes, and ordinary people Colossus of Rhodes Bronze statue 100 ft tall One of the seven wonders Toppled by earthquake in 225 B.C.E. More realistic than Ancient Greece, more ordinary Influence would follow to Rome

Hellenistic Sculpture

Fact List: Alexander the Great Hero Villian

Introduction 1st body paragraph 2nd body paragraph 3rd body paragraph State thesis Include introduction to categories 1st body paragraph Follow thesis and stick with order facts 2nd body paragraph 3rd body paragraph Conclusion Summarize your thesis and main points Do not restate thesis word for word Outline Thesis:

Do not write like you are texting Do not use “I” or “you” “You will see that Alexander is a Villain.” “I am going to tell you about Alexander the Great.” Do not write like you are texting “U will c that Alexander is a villain.” Do not write like you are talking to me “So you see that Alexander is like a hero.” HINTS!

objective Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western Civilization by: Explaining the conquest of Alexander the Great and the formation and spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great Essential Question How did the empire of Alexander the Great establish a basis for the spread of Hellenistic culture?