What was the Hellenistic Age and how did it come to be?

Directions for Answering the Question:

Using information from the lecture,

Explain what the Hellenistic Age was by offering a brief definition and the years during which it took place
Make sure to include both a definition and dates. You can combine this information in one sentence.
Discuss who first established the Hellenistic Age
Hint- It was not Philip!!
Describe at least ONE way he/she spread Greek culture in conquered areas
Think about what he did that made people “want” to be Greek-like
Explain how far (geographically) culture in the Hellenistic Age reached
Hint- it stretched all the way to where the founder of this age and their troops stopped and turned around to go back home.
Describe at least TWO examples of the mixing of cultures during this time
Consider ways that Greek rulers also absorbed native practices or new ideas that came about because of the mixing of cultures