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Ancient Greece was one of the dominant civilizations in the Mediterranean and the world for hundreds of years. Like all civilizations, however, Ancient Greece eventually fell into decline and was conquered by the Romans, a new and rising world power.

Alexander the Great

Years of internal wars weakened the once powerful Greek city-states of Sparta, Athens, Thebes, and Corinth. Philip II of Macedon (northern Greece) rose to power and, in 338 BC, he rode south and conquered the cities of Thebes and Athens, uniting most of Greece under his rule.

Upon Philip II’s death, his son, Alexander the Great, took control. Alexander was a great general. He proceeded to conquer all of the lands between Greece and India including Egypt.

Greece Divided

When Alexander the Great died, there was a huge gap in power. Alexander’s empire was divided among his generals. These new divisions soon began fighting. Although the Greek culture had spread throughout much of the world, it was politically divided.

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If you think about it, the fall of the Greek Empire resulted in a mega power: The Romans. The fall of the Romans resulted in the barbaric empire. This empire turned into modern western society. That is extremely fascinating to see how the fall of a mega empire results into something larger.

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