1. The Hellenistic Period

2. The Peloponnesian War and the Rise of Macedonia
Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian war.
King Phillip II united the Macedonian tribes and went on to conquer all of Greece.
Never again would a Greek city-state become a great power.

3. King Phillip II of Macedonia
Most Macedonians were farmers, but the rulers were Greek and admired that culture
Philip did not like the weaknesses of the Greek government
He wanted to unify the city-states and spread Greek culture

4. Alexander takes over King Philip II is assassinated!
At the age of 20, Alexander takes control
Surprisingly smart and strong military leader

5. Alexander Creates an Empire
Goes on to conquer Persian Empire.
Very clever strategy
Inherited a great deal of territory

8. How Alexander spread greek ideas
LOVED the Greek culture
Spread Greek ideas and knowledge throughout empire.
Founded many cities.
Ex: Alexandria in Egypt.

9. How Alexander used religion
Showed respect for different religions
Ex: traditions and customs
Visited an oracle in Egypt, who said he was a living god
People believed this

10. Alexander adopts the ways of conquered cultures
Respected the cultural practices of conquered people
Borrowed Persian customs
Ex: wearing Persian clothing
Encouraged marriage between the people of Macedonia and Persia.
This made some of his comrades upset.

11. Alexander’s empire crumbles
Alexander died around the age of
The cause of his death is still a mystery.
His generals divided his empire.

12. So why was he do great? Never lost a battle Built over 70 cities
Conquered ENTIRE known Mediterranean region
Spread Greek Culture
Gave conquered people the opportunity to run their own country

13. But what happened to Greece?!
Never the same
Could not gain back power
Factories were not completed
People emigrated (left)
Population fell
Farms became wilderness
By 146 BCE, most were under Roman control