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Alexander the great influence on the world
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Alexander the Great is widely acclaimed for his conquests. His short rule had lasting effects and impact on civilization. Alexander’s major contribution to civilization is mainly through the spread of the Greek way of life. Everywhere Alexander would go, he would build towns and cities, as well as intermarry with the communities. As well, he would encourage the Greek generals he assigned to every city he conquered, to intermarry and mingle with the local communities. The Greek culture that began and spread during the reign of Alexander the Great was referred to as Hellenism and the kingdoms were known as Hellenistic kingdoms. Alexander’s reign and Hellenism spread majorly from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Both the positive and negative contributions to civilizations of Alexander the Great are, therefore, gauged on the influence of Hellenism. Among the most notable influences of Hellenism was evident in language and culture. Among the people for the vast empire that Alexander had achieved, a common language had to be adopted, Greek therefore become the common language among the sub-kingdoms most especially during …show more content…
trade. As a result, several languages were assimilated while others were altered with time. Greek culture such as the infamous Greek philosophy and Greek art were also transmitted all over the conquered cities. The Greek language and culture influenced art and education in the East, while the west also transmitted itself in the West. The extension of Alexander’s empire opened new roads such as the Silk Road which promoted the trade of Chinese silk in the Mediterranean (Clark, 2012). Increased trade consequently led to development of trade cities along the Silk Road such as Petra and Palmyra. Trade extended beyond the east all the way to Egypt in the city to Alexandria one of the cities founded by Alexander. Though trade came with positive civilizations and integrations, it also had negative effects. For instance, the emergence of elite tradesmen with large plantations increased slave labor (Clark, 2012). The reign of Alexander the Great came with both negative and positive impacts on civilization. While it spread the Greek culture and language, it also eroded other cultures and languages. While it increased trade and led to emergence of new towns and cities, as well as elites, it also increased slave labor. Weighing on both impacts, the positive impacts of Hellenism supersedes the negative impacts. The impact of Hellenism on trade and education lives on to date; for instance, Greek art and philosophy formed the basis of the current philosophies. Alexander the Great is widely acclaimed for his conquests.
His short rule had lasting effects and impact on civilization. Alexander’s major contribution to civilization is mainly through the spread of the Greek way of life. Everywhere Alexander would go, he would build towns and cities, as well as intermarry with the communities. As well, he would encourage the Greek generals he assigned to every city he conquered, to intermarry and mingle with the local communities. The Greek culture that began and spread during the reign of Alexander the Great was referred to as Hellenism and the kingdoms were known as Hellenistic kingdoms. Alexander’s reign and Hellenism spread majorly from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Both the positive and negative contributions to civilizations of Alexander the Great are, therefore, gauged on the influence of
Hellenism. Among the most notable influences of Hellenism was evident in language and culture. Among the people for the vast empire that Alexander had achieved, a common language had to be adopted, Greek therefore become the common language among the sub-kingdoms most especially during trade. As a result, several languages were assimilated while others were altered with time. Greek culture such as the infamous Greek philosophy and Greek art were also transmitted all over the conquered cities. The Greek language and culture influenced art and education in the East, while the west also transmitted itself in the West. The extension of Alexander’s empire opened new roads such as the Silk Road which promoted the trade of Chinese silk in the Mediterranean (Clark, 2012). Increased trade consequently led to development of trade cities along the Silk Road such as Petra and Palmyra. Trade extended beyond the east all the way to Egypt in the city to Alexandria one of the cities founded by Alexander. Though trade came with positive civilizations and integrations, it also had negative effects. For instance, the emergence of elite tradesmen with large plantations increased slave labor (Clark, 2012). The reign of Alexander the Great came with both negative and positive impacts on civilization. While it spread the Greek culture and language, it also eroded other cultures and languages. While it increased trade and led to emergence of new towns and cities, as well as elites, it also increased slave labor. Weighing on both impacts, the positive impacts of Hellenism supersedes the negative impacts. The impact of Hellenism on trade and education lives on to date; for instance, Greek art and philosophy formed the basis of the current philosophies.
Darius had an advantage over Alexander the Great, he had more troops, better resources, and he chose the battle field. Although Darius had the advantage he was not as smart as Alexander. Alexander had good communication with his troops; he planned according, in addition he was well organized before the battled. He did not stray away from his plan he stuck to it. Alexander troops were heavily armed they moved in formation, and they were shield with their long spears they stayed close together and moved in formation. In addition he did not have all his troops engaged in the battle at once he planned an awesome attack strategy that won him and his troops the war.
In the countries who believed Alexander was the son of the devil or the devil himself, will say he is not ‘great’ but a demon who did evil. The countries who were on his side would say he was the greatest conqueror to live. He began as a Macedonian cavalry commander at eighteen, king of Macedonia at twenty, conqueror of Persia at twenty-six and explorer of India at thirty [Foner and Garraty]. The amount of large scale accomplishments he managed to finish in a span of six years is astonishing. Alexander’s tomb was the largest tourist attraction in the ancient world. The tomb was even visited by Julius Caesar, Pompey, Caligula, and Augustus. Alexander the Great’s accomplishments set a bar in which provided a standard that all other leaders would match their careers too. Many leaders after Alexander could not reach the standard left by him [Foner and
Bury, J. B.; Russell Meiggs (2000). A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great
In this essay I aim to examine the roots of Hasmonean rule and observe the relationship between the regime and `Hellenism' (mainly in the political context), and ascertain to what extent Hellenism became an integrated part of the Hasmonean dynasty's mode of governing its state. It is noteworthy to point out that many scholars explain the process of Hellenization as a long and drawn out one, as Lester Grabbe concisely states; "Hellenization was a centuries-long process of synthesis and diversification. It was not the simple imposition of Greek culture on the natives; indeed, the Greeks on the whole did not impose their culture but rather jealously preserved their `superior' political and cultural position in the Near Eastern society." Another aspect to bear in mind is that Greek coinage was used throughout the land of Palestine during the Persian period and Greek pottery found in the area has been dated as early as the fourteenth century B.C.E. So to suggest that the Greeks and their culture were totally alien to the peoples of Palestine until the arrival of Alexander (and subsequently the Ptolemies and Seleucids) would be to ignore this evidence. This being the case, why was it not until Antiochus IV of the Seleucids that open revolt (and the beginning of the Maccabee's rise to power) in opposition to `Hellenism' occurred? I will attempt to answer this complex question in the course of this essay.
Alexander the Great was the son of Philip Macedonia. Alexander the Great was a big admirer of Greek culture during his time. During Alexander the Great time in history he spread the Greek culture through the Middle East and North Africa. Alexander the Great past away at an early age and after his death the Greeks took over the Romans.
Alexander the Great is hailed, by most historians, as “The Great Conqueror” of the world in the days of ancient Mesopotamia. “Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in little more than a decade. Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BCE. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Philip was assassinated in 336 BCE and Alexander inherited a powerful yet volatile kingdom. He quickly dealt with his enemies at home and reasserted Macedonian power within Greece. He then set out to conquer the massive Persian Empire” (Web, BBC History). It is important to note, which will maybe explain his brutal actions, that Alexander was only twenty years old when he became the king of Macedonia. “When he was 13, Philip hired the Greek philosopher Aristotle to be Alexander’s personal tutor. During the next three years Aristotle gave Alexander training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy, all of which became of importance in Alexander’s later life” (Web, Project of History of Macedonia). “In, 340, when Philip assembled a large Macedonian army and invaded Thrace, he left his 16 years old son with the power to rule Macedonia in his absence as regent, but as the Macedonian army advanced deep into Thrace, the Thracian tribe of Maedi bordering north-eastern Macedonia rebelled and posed a danger to the country. Alexander assembled an army, led it against the rebels, and with swift action defeated the Maedi, captured their stronghold, and renamed it after himself to Alexandropolis. Two years later in 338 BC, Philip gave his son a commanding post among the senior gener...
Borza, Eugene N. "Alexander the Great: History and Cultural Politics." Journal of the Historical Society 7.4 (2007): 411-442. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 17 May 2011.
Alexander began his military campaign and his rule much where his father left off. Whether or not it was his aim, this created a sense of normality for the men that was part of his father’s regime. Alexander’s position as a warrior-king who stood side-by-side among his men also served to create respect among his peers. Gradually, as Alexander conquered more Persian land, he began to adopt the policies of Persian rulers. Alexander’s change in policy extended beyond just political roles, he gave consideration to the local gods in many of the lands that he conquered. Eventually, Alexander brought people in from the conquered nations to serve under him.
City engineering, the building of settlements in certain aspects, created a Hellenic culture in the various regions. Alexander wanted to create these cities based on Greek life, and thus a hybrid culture was formed in them. For example, Pergamon, which was described as surpassing the greatness the Athenians once had, was built in such a way which alluded to Greek polis by including all the various components: a theater, temple, gymnasium, agora, and stoa (“Age of Alexander”). The model not only introduced Hellenic culture to conquered cites, but also assimilated the Greek traditions that Alexander wanted in his empire with some of the already established networks of administration that was kept from previous rule. Through a tolerant perspective, Alexander allowed some lesser officials keep their title if they pledged their loyalty (Cole and Symes). He kept peace through expansion by military strength, but also by posing the options of peaceful compliance or relentless battle and eventual death and demolition. This is indication that not only did Alexander the Great promote Hellenic culture throughout his empire, but allowed the existing cultures to exist, as long as certain criteria were
Expansion is a significant element of most ancient cultures. However, not many reach the expansion magnitude of either Alexander the Great of Macedon or Rome. Both cultures are known for some of histories most breath taking expeditions of their times. Though the journey may have been troubling for these societies, both cultures brought great honor and wealth home in their own distinctive ways. While both the culture of Rome and Macedon during the time of Alexander the Great have quite a large number of differences in their dreams of expansion and how to maintain the home front while the soldiers are away, the similarities they share of scare tactics and how to handle their Greek neighbors are undeniable.
This book provides an overview of ancient Greece, starting “with Greece’s place in the prehistory of Europe and ending with the period” after the death of Alexander the Great (BOOK PG ix). Each topic mentioned in this book complement the emphasis of Ancient Greece, providing more in-depth and expanded sections. In 221 pages, Thomas Martin explains the extensive rule and power that Ancient Greece earned and maintained.
"The Flow of History." FC25: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era (336 BCE-31 BCE). n.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2014.
Alexander the Great will forever be remembered in history as one of the greatest conquerors of all time. There are many historians that agree with the contention that Alexander’s success can be greatly attributed the legacy left to him by his father, Philip II of Macedon. Philip’s accomplishments enabled Alexander to begin his reign with a large powerful army, an established throne, a vast empire, domination over Greece and a people with a great sense of nationalistic pride (Worthington 2003, 95). Had it not been for aforementioned inheritance it is doubted that Alexander would have been able to accomplish even half of what he did during his reign, for the Macedon that Alexander inherited was the making of his father (Bosworth 1998, 6). However,
Spread of the Koine Greek language was rapid and provided a means of communication and power for indigenous peoples who learned the language. The New Testament of the Bible was also written in Koine Greek. Alexander brought Greek culture to the world in a way that was not achieved during the Hellenic era. The idea of the universal culture of the Hellenistic era similarly influenced the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire also assimilated conquered peoples into the empire, and attempted to establish Roman influence in conquered lands. Hellenic Greece was also valuable in the amount of philosophical ideas, art, and culture. However, in the Hellenistic era, the spread of Greek influence was important and led to the greatest impact on the future. Without the spread of Greek influence the ideas of Cleisthenes, Aristotle, Alexander, and of Greek scientists would have remained in Athens as well as the Grecian peninsula. Also, Alexander revived the declining progress in Athens and all of Greece due to war and internal conflict, and united Greece, for the most part, against a common foe, the Persians. The impact of the Hellenic age would not have been realized without the assistance from Alexander’s
He was also influential and clever. In each conquest, Alexander retained local officials who were loyal to him and he appointed Macedonian governors to the province capitals. He founded administrative capitals to control the regions. He founded Alexandria, Egypt which became the cultural capital of Mediterranean in the ancient world. Nevertheless, he also began to wear Persian clothing and he encouraged his soldiers to do the same in order to keep the peace. Therefore, he executed the men who resisted obeying his order. He married with a Persian and he encouraged his soldiers to marry with Persians to mix the culture. Persians loved Alexander and they respected him like he was a Persian like them. Even the Persian army joined with Alexander by will. That is why he controlled his massive empire without riots and this proves that he was very influential and clever.