Alexander the great sent many things back to Greece from the lands he conquered and opened up new trade routes. He is credited with things like introducing the "dwarf" apple into Greece for eg.
His main influence on Greek culture, however, was that he spread his Greek culture, language and laws which were absorbed by the nations that came under his reign and whose influence can still be seen today.
Alexander the great sent many things back to Greece from the lands he conquered and opened up new trade routes. He is credited with things like introducing the "dwarf" apple into Greece for eg.
His main influence on Greek culture, however, was that he spread his Greek culture, language and laws which were absorbed by the nations that came under his reign and whose influence can still be seen today.
During the Hellenistic Period (roughly the fourth century BC through the first century BC) Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean, first by Alexander the Great's conquest, then by the Roman empire.
It gave Greece a strong political system of city-states.
There various ancient civilizations that most affect US culture today. Some of them include ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Mayan and so many others.
Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.Roman culture was shaped by both the Greek and Etruscan cultures.
The head of the Greek and Roman pantheons is Zeus also known as Jupiter or Jove. It is believed he is the same god, as the Greeks and Romans frequently shared culture, be it by free trade or conquest.
the spread of Greek culture.
The spread of greek culture.
The influence of the greek culture faded , after Alexanders kingdom was divided into three areas, and later on the roman culture also made its way.
Alexanders one aim was to conquer the world , and also to spread the Greek culture and education.
We use the word Hellenistic (like Greek = Hellenic) to describe the type of culture under Alexander the Great.
He was a Macedonian (regarded by the Greeks as non-Greek). His father had faked up a Greek ancestry and so the family claimed Greekness. He was tutored by Greek scholars. He was so imbued by Greek culture that he attempted to introduce it throughout the empire he seized from Persia. His early death preempted this achieving the result he wished for.
Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
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There was a temporary spread of Greek culture, however later conquest from Rome and Asian peoples reverse much of this.
Alexander established Greek as the universal language throughout the empire which simplified and improved the free flow of trade, knowledge and ideas.Cities were founded and settlements were created for Greek colonists on trade routes allowing Greek culture to spread with ease by Greek soldiers, traders, travellers, intellectuals and artisans.The conquered lands were introduced to Greek philosophers, the great works of the Greek playwrights, scientists and mathematicians etc and scholarship was encouraged.Alexander had Greek temples, theatres, baths and gymnasiums built and Greek architecture, statues and inscriptions were distributed spread through the lands in abundance.The empire used Greek coinage depicting the images of Greek Gods and commemorating Greek historical and mythological events.He encouraged Greek intermarriage with the local peoples.His Generals continued the Hellenization process as they expanded their portions of the Empire, after Alexanders death.
During the Hellenistic Period (roughly the fourth century BC through the first century BC) Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean, first by Alexander the Great's conquest, then by the Roman empire.
Greek, then Roman, and later Spanish, French and British.