MMW 11 Chapter Notes - Chapter HWS 131-142: Hellenistic Religion, Greco-Roman Mysteries, Olive Oil
25 Oct 2016
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Mmw 11 textbook notes (hws 131-142) alexander the great. Spread of greeks eastward caused trade to increase: new markets, later utilized by romans. Used conquered wealth of persians to build roads, harbors, cities: overland trade more prominent. Prosperity made luxury goods more affordable: silk road. Trade in grain essential: could not grow enough in greece and aegean. Too mountainous: paid for grain with olive oil, wine, honey, dried fruit, nuts, vegetables, fish. Piracy due to heavy trade via the oceans. No widespread improvements in the way people lived and worked: rural people worse off because of higher rent and taxes, technology applied to military, but not to production of resources, manual labor. Kings built temples to old olympian gods, promoted rituals and ceremonies. Mystery religions blending greek and non-greek elements. Practical philosophies providing advice on living a good life. Spread greek religious beliefs through building temples in new cities. Transplanted religions, sponsored literacy, musical, and athletic contests.
