(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of History

During the pre-Hellenistic period, Greek society underwent significant sociocultural, political, and artistic transformations, establishing the foundations for what would become one of the most influential periods in the history of Western civilization: the Hellenistic era. Historian Peter Green, in his work 'Alexander to Actium: The Historical Evolution of the Hellenistic Age,' states that 'the Hellenistic period was, in many ways, the culmination of Greece's early development. On the other hand, it was also a world in transition, shaped by Alexander's expansion and the consequent interactions with the cultures of the Near East.' (Green, 1990). Based on this perspective and your knowledge, analyze the process of transformation from Ancient Greece towards Hellenism, considering: (1) The contributions and legacies left by the Greek city-states and the conquests of Alexander the Great; (2) How the interaction with the cultures of the Near East influenced Greek art, philosophy, and science, and how these transformations were reflected in Hellenistic societies.