1. Ferguson, John. "Hellenistic Age." Encyclopædia Britannica. Last modified May 27, 2015. Accessed December 14, 2016. https://www.britannica.com/event/ Hellenistic-Age. -This source had the most information about what the Hellenistic Age left behind in form of a lasting legacy. It greatly showed the dominance of the greeks in this time, as well as their strong grasp of the kingdoms they were ruling.
2. Hemingway, Seán, and Collete Hemingway. "Art of Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition." The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Last modified April 2007. Accessed December 18, 2016. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/haht/ hd_haht.htm. -This source was great for knowledge for both essential questions. It showed why Alexander and his generals made this large empire, and what they intended to do with it after it was established. Also, the legacy it left behind with remnants of the culture and arts still reminding the world today of the existence and power of the empire, despite their eventual fall.
3.Hisory.com Staff. "Hellenistic Greece." History.com. Last modified 2010. Accessed December 12, 2016. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ hellenistic-greece. -This article really gave me a background as to why civilizations create empires, and as to how they strive to achieve their goals. It also provided specific information about Alexander the Great and his father King Phillip II of Macedon
4. Mark, Joshua J. "The Hellenistic World: The World of Alexander the Great." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 18, 2012. Accessed December 13, 2016. http://www.ancient.eu/article/94/. -This source gave great insight as to the influence of the greek culture on the kingdoms of the diadochi. This also helps to realize the legacy that the Hellenistic Empire left behind. Not only was coinage found, but the remnants of the Great Library of Alexandria show the strength and knowledge the kingdoms once possessed, despite being burned down by the Romans.