Hellenistic Age

After learning about the Hellenistic Age (Chapter 4 lecture), answer the following question. Follow the directions carefully in order to receive full credit. Chapter 4 Lecture Question: 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.