Western civ 1 week 4 readings and notes the Greek expands

Antigonid Macedonia

Weaker and resource-dependent compared to Ptolemaic Egypt and Seleucid Asia.

Cosmopolis

A world-city characterized by interconnected cities, commerce, and cultural exchange.

Stoicism

A philosophy emphasizing rational order, duty, virtue, and tolerance.

Epicureanism

A philosophy centered on the pursuit of pleasure and tranquility.

Skepticism

A philosophical approach that promotes the suspension of judgment and doubt about certainty.

Hellenistic Kingdoms

Political entities that emerged after Alexander's death, blending Greek and local traditions.

Maccabean revolt

Jewish resistance to Hellenization during the Hellenistic period.

Scientific Revolution of Antiquity

Advancements in astronomy, mathematics, geography, physics, and medicine in the Hellenistic world.

Aphrodite of Knidos

The first monumental female nude sculpture that shifted cultural standards of beauty.

Women in Hellenistic Society

A debated topic where earlier ideals of equality were contrasted with later emphasizes on chastity and domestic roles.