UNIT EIGHT
ALEXANDER,
HELLENISM AND THE EMERGENCE OF
READING ASSIGNMENT
Read the textbook: A History of World Societies, Vol 1 to 1715, McKay et al, 7th edition pages: 106 - 127
Look at key maps for this Unit:
Peloponnesian
Wars
Alexander's
Empire
Hellenistic
Kingdoms
GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. Understand in general terms the
historical experience of war and instability during the Classical Age in the region
of
2. Understand the importance of Alexander the Great and the empire he created. Specifically, understand what is meant by the term Hellenism and some of the defining features and achievements of this period.
3. Recognize some of the early influences which contributed to the development of Roman civilization.
CLASS NOTES
CHAPTER ONE - The Decline of
Hellenic Greece
CHAPTER TWO - Alexander the
Great
CHAPTER THREE - Hellenism
CHAPTER FOUR - Early Development of Roman Civilization
ASSIGNMENTS
WEEKLY QUESTIONS
Please answer the following questions and submit answers to me through email or regular mail. These should be submitted to me by Monday, October 20. Each answer should be at least 2 - 3 paragraphs. I will read over your answers and send them back with comments. This exercise is worth 10 points.
1.
Provide a general description (meaning - don’t need to cite dates and
specific battles) of the factors that led to the collapse, conquest and
absorption of ancient Hellenic
2. Identify and describe two significant examples of cultural/intellectual achievement which resulted from Hellenistic interactions (your textbook has many – don’t just rely on webtext for this).
3. Identify
and describe one significant influence the Etruscans had on the development of
Roman civilization.
Send your responses to: smithcyn@hawaii.edu
CLASS DISCUSSION
After you have completed the reading, please enter the class discussion though the Laulima site for this course (https://laulima.hawaii.edu/portal). You should offer three comments responding to these questions, and/or to the comments of your fellow students. If you have questions, please review the Class Procedures. You should have participated in the discussion by Wednesday, October 22.
1. Based on
the material covered in the past two weeks, what are lessons that can be
learned from the history of the ancient Greeks?
2. Alexander the
Great is an example of the focus on the 'great men' of history and their
impact. What are the benefits of, and the problems with, approaching
history by focusing on the role of powerful, prominent individuals?
3. What questions
do you have that you would be interested in pursuing about this period of ancient
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. ESSAY DUE October
20
Go to ESSAY QUESTIONS
STUDY GUIDE FOR MID-TERM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE MID-TERM EXAM
To Be Taken
During the Week : OCTOBER
20 - 27
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Interesting Related Web Sites
Ancient History
Sourcebook - Greece and Hellenism
Hellenistic Greek
Culture
Perseus Site on Classical
World - Art and Architecture
Treasures of the Sunken City -
Alexandria
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