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The Significance and Factors of Hellenistic Culture under Alexander the Great

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the spread and significance of Hellenistic culture following Alexander the Great's conquests. Students will analyze different factors, categorize them, and justify their importance.

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#History
#History
#Alexander the Great
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Hellenistic Culture
#Identify and categorize the main factors influencing the spread of Hellenistic culture
#Compare the relative importance of different factors
#Explain how these factors contributed to the significance of Hellenistic culture

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The Significance and Factors of Hellenistic Culture under Alexander the Great

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Hellenistic Culture

Source A: Excerpt from a historian on Hellenistic culture

'The spread of Greek language, art, and ideas across the territories conquered by Alexander led to the emergence of a new, blended culture known as Hellenistic culture. This cultural fusion was driven by the establishment of Greek cities, trade, and the movement of peoples.'

Provenance: Summary from a modern history textbook, 2020.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to the spread of Hellenistic culture into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious factors. List at least two factors in each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of political and economic factors in spreading Hellenistic culture. Which do you think was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the ways religious factors influenced the spread of Hellenistic culture.
[3 marks]
B

Factors and Their Importance

Source B: Excerpt from a modern historian

'The spread of Greek language, art, and ideas was primarily driven by the establishment of Greek cities and trade networks, which facilitated cultural exchange across Asia and Africa.'

Provenance: Modern historical analysis, 2019.

1.
Rank the following factors in order of their importance in spreading Hellenistic culture: Establishment of Greek cities, Trade networks, Religious syncretism, Movement of peoples. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
2.
Explain how the foundation of Greek cities contributed to the cultural fusion of the Hellenistic period.
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the influence of religious factors and political factors on the cultural development during Alexander's empire. Which was more influential? Support your answer.
[6 marks]
C

Summary and Reflection

Source C: Summary from a history textbook

'The spread of Hellenistic culture was a complex process driven by multiple factors, including political organization, economic trade, religious blending, and the movement of peoples. Each played a vital role in shaping the cultural landscape of the ancient world.'

Provenance: Educational textbook, 2018.

1.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the significance of Hellenistic culture. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.
[6 marks]
2.
Explain why trade networks were crucial in spreading Hellenistic culture across Asia and Africa.
[4 marks]

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