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In History / Middle School | 2014-03-03

How did Alexander the Great rise to power, and how did he spread Greek culture to other lands?

Asked by roxannatabatabai

Answer (3)

He defeated many countries/ states or whatever and he let people stay there but when they would trade with other places the culture would spread and after attacking Alex would then spread that culture with them.
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Answered by ttastic1213 | 2024-06-10

How Alexander the Great Rose to Power and Spread Greek Culture
Alexander the Great, tutored by Aristotle and inspired by the legendary hero Achilles, rose to power by succeeding his father, King Philip II of Macedon. By 334 BCE, he had gained control over Greece and promptly embarked upon his father's expansionist mission into Persian territories with a well-trained Macedonian army. Despite being outnumbered, Alexander's military genius allowed him to lead his forces to victory after victory, as he personally engaged in battles and strategically took over key Persian cities.
Through these conquests, Alexander not only spread Greek political systems but also encouraged the fusion of cultures. He adopted many Persian administrative policies, while Greek settlers introduced Greek laws, architecture, and cultural practices to the new territories, leading to a significant spread of Hellenistic culture. One vivid example of this cultural amalgamation was in Egypt, where Alexander seized control and established the city of Alexandria, which burgeoned into a beacon of Greco-Egyptian culture and learning. Furthermore, his campaigns facilitated long-distance interactions between previously separate civilizations, thus broadening the exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies.
Ultimately, Alexander's policies and the cities he founded served as fertile grounds for Greek influence. The continuation of Greek rule in former Persian lands after Alexander's death can be primarily attributed to the dissemination of Greek culture and power during his reign, as well as the strong governance structures he left behind.

Answered by RobynRihannaFenty | 2024-06-18

Alexander the Great rose to power by defeating rivals and expanding his kingdom through military conquests. He spread Greek culture by establishing cities, promoting the Greek language, and encouraging trade and cultural exchange in the territories he conquered. His actions helped to Hellenize vast regions, influencing many aspects of life in those areas.
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Answered by ttastic1213 | 2025-02-18