The Hellenistic period was a period between the death of Alexander the Great and the rise of the Roman Empire. During this period, Greece influenced culture heavily and reached its peak of expansion, dominating the Mediterranean until west and central Asia. The Hellenistic Era reflected Alexander’s intentions because, with the rise of the Roman Empire which eventually dominated the Mediterranean, they assimilated part of the Greek Culture which was one of Alexander’s intentions. Also, the Hellenistic monarchs that emerged after the death of Alexander emphasized Greek culture.