WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -More importantly, Alexander’s conquests spread Greek culture, also known as Hellenism, across his empire. In fact, Alexander’s reign marked the beginning of a new era known as the Hellenistic Age because of the powerful influence that Greek culture had on other people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alexander’s tutor was the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE) who impressed upon him the value of Greek culture and philosophy. As Alexander campaigned, he spread Greek thought and culture in his wake, thus “hellenizing” (to make ‘Greek’ in culture and civilization) those he conquered.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alexander was 32 when he died in 323 B.C.E. During his 13-year reign as the king of Macedonia, Alexander created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. (356-323 BCE) Greek ruler, explorer, and conqueror.

Detailed explanation-4: -First the Greeks (and others) spread their culture around the Mediterranean, then Alexander and the Hellenistic kingdoms spread trade and culture eastward to India, north into Central Asia, and south into Africa. They established a firm connection of trade and exchange with India and central Asia that was never broken.