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Week 7 Essay_Matt

Week 7 Essay_Matt

Q How was Alexander the Great able to so successfully conquer more territory, more quickly, than anyone before him?

Q What were some of the strategies Alexander used to spread Hellenistic culture across Afro-Eurasia? How did Afro-Eurasia become far more connected than ever before during this period?What were some of the strategies Alexander used to spread Hellenistic culture across Afro-Eurasia? How did Afro-Eurasia become far more connected than ever before during this period?To what extent was the cultural diffusion of Hellenism comparable in some ways to the globalization or “Americanization” of culture around the world in modern times—a positive development? In what ways might it have been seen by those living through it as a negative development? o Choose one example from Art in the Hellenistic Era and describe how the piece portrays an aspect of the era. o Outline the striking case of revolt to Hellenism by the Jews under the Seleucid Dynasty. Alexander and his successors brought about unity initially by brutal conquest, then later through diplomatic strategies and the spread of Hellenistic ideas. Likewise, as the conquest of Kalinga demonstrated, As?oka brutally conquered territories before his change of heart and promotion of dhamma. Compare and contrast the role of military conflict and cultural movements (like Hellenism and dhamma) in bringing unity to the Hellenistic world and South Asia.

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A number of factors combined to ensure Alexander’s success. In the first place, he “commanded a highly mobile force armed with advanced technologies that had developed during the incessant warfare among Greek city-states”. His father was able to unify Macedonia which boasted of gold mines which could aid in financing the army. It has been asserted that “Alexander owed much of his success to a readiness to take risks”. Rapid assaults was one of his crucial tactics, by which he outpaced, outthought and outflanked his adversaries. Additionally, as a leader,