Name three parts of Greek culture that spread during the Hellenistic Period.
Art, architecture, music, theatre, religion, ideas, philosophy, military strategy, language, etc.
What city became the center of the Hellenistic world? Name one thing it was famous for.
ALEXANDRIA. Its LIGHTHOUSE and LIBRARY.
Which of Alexander's generals became a PHARAOH?
PTOLEMY.
What is a LEGACY?
What people remember about you. What you leave behind after you die.
At which battle was ANTIGONUS defeated by SELEUCUS?
The Battle of IPSUS.
What was the result of the Seleucid-Mauryan War? Name two things.
PEACE and a gift of WAR ELEPHANTS to Seleucus.
What does the word "DIADOCHI" mean?
It's Greek for "SUCCESSOR."
Who was the "ONE-EYED GENERAL?"
ANTIGONUS.
Which of the Diadochi defeated Antigonus and was the longest lived and most powerful?
SELEUCUS.
What's a DYNASTY?
It's a ROYAL FAMILY. The children SUCCEED their parents as rulers.