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  1. Hellenism

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    Geographical Scope and Linguistic Shift
    The spread of Hellenistic culture followed the military campaigns of Alexander. Key centers of influence included the new metropolises such as Alexandria, Antioch, and Seleucia on the Tigris. The lingua franca of administration, philosophy, and high culture became Koine Greek, a simplified dialect which allowed for remarkably rapid, if sometimes superficial, cultural exchange.
    A unique feature of the…