Question

What were the positive and negative consequences of Alexander the Great's conquests? What was his most important contribution to Western Civilization?

Answer 1

Positive consequences of Alexander's conquests:

1. Increase in trade

2. New foundation cities, colonies and the commerce centers were built

3. The civilized Greek culture was spread to the world

4. Harbours and ships were flourished

5. Art and architecture was encouraged

6. Hellenic art influenced the stone statues all over the world throughout Alexander's empire

7. Individuals got the liberal and democratic freedom to participate in governing activities.

8. Military was strengthened and organized

9. Greece improved a lot financially.

10. Christianity spread faster to the Western world.

11. A uniform language and current to ease the trade unified the Eastern and the Western countries throughout the empire.

12. Safe passage for trade through sea as well as land across the world.

Negative consequences include:

1. Resistence from the locale where Alexander's conquests followed.

2. Judicial system was weakened.

3. Rule of Pharos was ended in Egypt

4. Native ancient culture and knowledge in many areas saw destruction.

5. He slaughtered many and burned the cities

Alexander's most important contribution to the Western world is the globalization, democracy and the confusion spread of Christianity and Greek Hellinistic culture.