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Chapter 12 - the Hellenistic Period

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Hellenistic AgePeriod of time when Greece influenced many people
HellenisticLike the Greeks or the Hellenes
Philip IIRuler of Macedonia, loved Greek culture
MacedoniaSmall mountainous country north of Greece
DemosthenesAthenian statesman and orator
HostagePerson held by an enemy until promises are carried out
PhalanxInfantry formation of foot soldiers
AlliancesPolitical partnerships
OratorPublic speaker
Alexander the GreatSon of Philip II, army comander at age 16, inherited throne at age 20
AlexandriaName given to 16 of the 70 cities founded by Alexander, located in Egypt (the most famous)
AntigonusGeneral in Alexander's army, became king of Macedonia
PtolemyGeneral in Alexanders army, became Egyptian ruler
SelecusGeneral in Alexander's army, formed Seleucid Empire in Persia
BarbaroiBarbarians. Anyone who did not speak Greek or follow Greek customs
FactoriesPlaces where goods are made
EmigratedLeave one place to settle/live in another
359 B. C.Philip of Macedonia became ruler of Greece
Thebesplace where Philip learned about Greek culture and government
breakwatersbarriers that break the force of the waves
Museumname of the school located in Alexandria, Egypt
Lighthouse in harbor of Alexandriaone of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
323 B. C.year Alexander the Great died
Bucephalusname of Alexander's treasured horse
146 B.C.most of Greece under Roman control
359 B. C.Philip II became ruler of Macedonia
Battle of ChaeroneaBattle where Phillip II conquers Greece
Eratosthenescame up with theory that world is round


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