Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Attalid Dynasty, Doctor Of The Church, Ballista

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: David Lamari

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Hellenistic- pertaining to greek stuff/in the manner of greek things. Regions he conquered came in contact with greek things o o. He used greek culture/language to glue the places together: greek is official language o. Before alexander died, he said the greatest competition will be held to honour him. Revolts in greece and conquered areas o. Especially greek soldiers who were forced to stay in persia to integrate. They wanted to go back to greece after alexander"s death: ambitious commanders in alexander"s inner circle revolted to get a piece of the control. Ptolemy- he was alexander"s military commander o kidnapped alexander"s dead body to make his claim to authority more legit; kept it in. Egypt: he and his wife cleopatra stayed in egypt and they became rulers there. Seleucus- alexander"s administrator; declared ruler of asia. Antigonus- promised to free the greeks; ruler of macedonia.