Q Response Prompt: After reading the material below, discuss some of the major difference between Hellenic and Hellenistic cultures. What aspects of both cultures still influence current culture through various Greek contributions? You might consider contemporary art, politics, and philosophy and their Greek Influence. Approx. 500 words. Hellenic vs. Hellenistic Period-- Brief Historical Overview Reading

Q The Hellenic period stands for the time period in Greece when people dwelt before Alexander the Great’s death. Whereas, the Hellenistic period refers to the period after Alexander the Great’s death. Furthermore, the term "Hellenic" would be restricted to the country of Greece. "Hellenistic" might relate to language, literature, politics, and other aspects of life in the