HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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What is the time period following Alexander’s conquests called?
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The Hellenistic Era
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The Persian Era
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The Age of Pericles
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The Greek Dark Ages
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The three centuries of Greek history between the death of the Macedonian king Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E. and the rise of Augustus in Rome in 31 B.C.E. are collectively known as the Hellenistic period (1).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Hellenistic Period began after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. and lasted until the rise of the Roman Empire. It was known for being a period of cultural and philosophical enlightenment due to the mixing of Eastern and Greek culture, in addition to debauchery and indulgence.
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