From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra

4 Credits

This course covers the Hellenistic Period, from Alexander's conquests to Cleopatra's loss to Rome (4th-1st centuries BCE). We will learn about the Hellenistic empires in Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt. In this course students will discuss how Greek culture spread throughout these parts of the world while incorporating local practices in the areas of art and architecture, religion, magic, and technology. Attribute/Distribution: HE