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Macedon's Great Expansion Of The Macedonian Kingdom

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Starting in the year 399 B.C.E., The Macedonian kingdom fell into anarchy for a forty-year span. Macedon was about to fall and disintegrate until King Philip II rose to power and transformed the Macedonian Kingdom.1 Little did Philip know at the time that Macedonia would become a powerful and successful kingdom. The Macedonian Kingdom worked for many great achievements. The Macedonians spread Hellenistic culture throughout most of the West. Lead by Alexander, the Macedonians also had great expansion. They also made landmarks in science and mathematics. The Hellenistic world’s greatest achievements were the spreading of their knowledge to the areas they conquered and the Macedonian expansion. First of all, to spread knowledge and culture, the kingdom must be able to expand and conquer. Alexander and the Macedonians were great at conquering and expanding. Alexander’s great expansion is an Hellenistic achievement in itself. After King Philip was assassinated by his wife, Alexander came to great power.1 The first mission Alexander embarked on as the new king was an invasion of the military powerhouse Persia. Alexander and the Macedonians won his first battle against the Persians on the Granicus River.2 Alexander then gained …show more content…

Philosophy was a huge part of the Hellenistic world. The common goal of philosophy was to reach the inner tranquility or peace of mind. There were three philosophical schools during this time period.4 This first school of philosophy was the Epicureans.4 The school was located in Athens and was open for pretty much anyone.4 Epicurus of Samos, the founder of Epicureans, believed that everyone is in pain all their life.4 He urged his students to find the inner tranquility through pleasure.4 Epicurus was not talking about eating and drinking alcohol, he was talking about the perfect harmony between mind and

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