The Hellenistic Era Ms. Lee & Mr. Anders. “Hellenistic” means to imitate the Greeks The Hellenistic Era was a period of considerable cultural accomplishments.

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The Hellenistic Era Ms. Lee & Mr. Anders

“Hellenistic” means to imitate the Greeks The Hellenistic Era was a period of considerable cultural accomplishments in many areas. Gold-glass.. Used to carry perfumes & oils in the Hellenistic Era.

Background Information Upon Alexander’s death, his generals struggled for power – 4 distinct kingdoms emerge Alexander had encouraged a marriage of East & West – But Hellenistic kings saved positions of power for Greeks & Macedonians Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Hellenistic Egypt. One of Alexander’s most trusted generals.

Background Information Hellenistic kings encouraged new cities and military settlements to be built, which further expanded Greek influence & culture. Hellenistic Kingdoms

Hellenistic Culture Architecture & Sculpture – The founding of new cities presented new opportunities for architects & sculptors – Hellenistic kings were very willing to spend handsome sums of money in beautifying their new cities. The winged victory of Samothrace. Hellenistic Era Sculpture.

Hellenistic Culture Literature – Writing was held in high esteem – Appolonnius of Rhodes- Epic Poems (Argonautica) – Theocritus- short poems Athens remained the center for theatre Jason & the Golden Fleece

Hellenistic Culture Considerable Scientific Advancement – Aristarchus- Heliocentric Universe – Eratosthenes- Determined the earth was round. Also, he calculated the Earth’s circumference to be 24,675 miles… only 185 miles off of the actual figure! Eratosthenes

Archimedes – Eureka!! Archimede s discovered specific gravity by observing the water he displaced in his bath. He then jumped out of his bath, shouted “Eureka!” (I have found it), and ran home naked! #classy

Hellenistic Culture Philosophy – Epicurus- Epicureanism – Human beings must follow self-interest to achieve true happiness! Happiness was the pursuit of pleasure. – Pleasure was freedom from emotional turmoil and worry. Epicurus- Founder of Epicureanism

Hellenistic Culture Philosophy – Zeno- Stoicism – Happiness can only be found by finding inner peace and living in harmony with the will of God! – Be a good citizen! Zeno, founder of Stoicism.

Hellenistic Culture Architecture and Sculpture Literature SciencePhilosophy Hellenistic Culture *Chapter 5 Section 5-List achievements and people in each area.