What does “Hellenistic” mean?What does “Hellenistic” mean?Refers to the spreading of Greek culture Refers to the spreading of Greek culture

during the time of and over the lands of during the time of and over the lands of Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great

Sharing of the culture of the Greek Golden Sharing of the culture of the Greek Golden AgeAge

Begins roughly with the death of Alexander Begins roughly with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE the Great in 323 BCE

Traditional Greek language replaced by Traditional Greek language replaced by Hellenistic Greek—a common dialectHellenistic Greek—a common dialect

Using page 138 of your book, label Using page 138 of your book, label the following places on your map:the following places on your map:

MacedoniaMacedoniaAsia MinorAsia MinorAlexandria (Egypt)Alexandria (Egypt)BabylonBabylonEgyptEgyptMediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea

Empire of Alexander the Great – 336-323 BCE

Macedonia