The Term Hellenistic Refers to Which of the Following

The term Hellenistic refers to which of the following?

A) the age that preceded Alexander the Great's rise to power, in which the Greek poleis controlled much of the Mediterranean
B) the age following Alexander the Great's death, in which Greek culture spread widely from the Mediterranean to India
C) the age following the death of Alexander the Great, in which Greek culture declined dramatically
D) the age following Alexander the Great's death, in which the Greek city-states conquered Macedonia and reasserted their independence