Period+1+Hellenistic+Empire

Hellenistic Empire (Alexander's Empire) //"It's everyone's desire to live in the Hellenistic Empire!"//

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Dates: 323-30 B.C.E.



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Government - Alexander the Great was the main ruler of the Hellenistic Empire. When Alexander the Great died, he hadn't left an heir to the throne, so there were battles between the generals. The battles between the generals resulted in separate dynasties being formed, and states around them that were constantly changing

Religion- In Alexandria, the religion was a combination of Greek traditions and the religion of the nearby population. The Macedonians and the Greek in Egypt were polytheist, which means that they believed in more than one god. The Greeks adopted the Egyptian gods, but added a Greek touch. For example, the Greek god Zeus was renamed Zeus-Amon after the Egyptian god of the sky. Alexander the Great instructed the people of Egypt to also worship him like a god.

Economy - The economy grew during the Hellenistic Empire. Because so much land in Asia was conquered, the Greeks had new areas to trade goods in. Also, huge amounts of coins went into circulation when Alexander the Great conquered Persia. The economy consisted mainly of farming and raising livestock, but the Greeks also exported copper, iron, and timber.

Arts and architecture- The artwork during the Hellenistic Empire consisted of statues of Greek gods and goddesses, detailed furniture, and bronze sculptures.

Technology- The people of the Hellenistic age were very advanced with their technology. They had found ways to measure the distance around the Earth, and found evidence that the Earth revolved around the Sun. They were able to build large structures with lots of details. Some of the most famous scientists developed during this age such as Archimedes. Alexandria also invented papyrus during the Hellenistic Age.

Social Structure - The upper class included religious leaders, who were wealthy and owned a lot of land. The lower class was made up of the poor farmers, living in much more rural areas. Women were not limited to simply marrying and having children. There were more opportunities for them to receive an education, and women went into fields including medicine and art.

Summary of your civilization's achievements: The Hellenistic Empire learned and accomplished a great deal in science, art, architecture, philosophy, and astronomy. The city of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a main attraction during that time. It had a large library and museum, and was full of beautiful statues and buildings.

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