The two centuries between 323 BCE and 146 BCE were known as the Hellenistic period because many societies around the Mediterranean and beyond…

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The Hellenistic period is named for the Greeks (Hellenes) because during this time, many societies imitated Greek culture and adopted Greek language, art, and philosophy. This was a result of Alexander the Great's conquests, which spread Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.

The Two Centuries Between 323 BCE and 146 BCE Were