Alexander The Great: The Spread Of Greek Culture

When Alexander the great ruled Greece, he developed a culture that was called Hellenism. Alexander the great spread the culture throughout the surrounding area’s by expanding his empire. At the young age of just twenty years old, Alexander became the leader of the great kingdom called Macedonia. Alexander’s empire was huge but very fragile. Every place alexander invaded and took over was named after him, simply being called “Alexandria.” (History.com) (Hand book to life in ancient Greece) (Themetmuseum.org) (Ms.Carey) In June 323 Before Christ, Alexander died of unknown causes. Shortly after his death, his empire was divided and each small kingdom was given a king. Alexander’s name will always be remembered for his powerful and great empire. …show more content…
These things were all made available for the Greeks. The Greeks were exporting classics such as wine, olives, and, as said, pottery. All these things helped spread the Greek culture all over Egypt, Asia Minor, the Greek mainland and islands such as Crete, Cyprus and the Cyclades. The starting of trade, well according the earliest written sources, were Homer and Hesiod. (GreekMythology.com) …show more content…
Handball is when you have two teams and you have to try to throw it to each other and make it to the opposite teams goal. Handball is fast and continuous that involves running, throwing, catching and jumping. It is also known as soccer with your hands. Last, but not least, rowing. Rowing is based on propelling a boat on water using oars, or paddles, and pushing against the water and generating force to move the boat. All of these are still known to this day and are still played in competitions. All of these competitions were very common ways to honor the Gods.