Questions 1, 3, 4, 5 pg.149
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1. Hellenistic: It is unique because it is Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. And the Hellenistic language enabled people to communicate in cities throughout the Hellenistic world.
Alexandria: It was the center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization. It it became international through trading.
Euclid: He was a highly regarded mathematician who was best known for his book Elements, and he set the basis for courses in geometry.
Archimedes: He was an important Hellenistic scientist who was the first to estimate the value of pi. He also invented the Archimedes screw.
Colossus of Rhodes: The largest known hellenistic statue.
3. Trade ships from all over the world dock in Alexandria's spacious harbor, so it had a rich mixture of customs from counties that traded with them. So it became international. The customs from other countries spread in the city of Alexandria, that's why it has a diversity in culture.
4. He probably helped with using his geometric methods to proof some of the sayings and equations that the astronomers estimated.
5. They both agree with humans should live virtuous lives and in harmony.
1. Hellenistic: It is unique because it is Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. And the Hellenistic language enabled people to communicate in cities throughout the Hellenistic world.
Alexandria: It was the center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization. It it became international through trading.
Euclid: He was a highly regarded mathematician who was best known for his book Elements, and he set the basis for courses in geometry.
Archimedes: He was an important Hellenistic scientist who was the first to estimate the value of pi. He also invented the Archimedes screw.
Colossus of Rhodes: The largest known hellenistic statue.
3. Trade ships from all over the world dock in Alexandria's spacious harbor, so it had a rich mixture of customs from counties that traded with them. So it became international. The customs from other countries spread in the city of Alexandria, that's why it has a diversity in culture.
4. He probably helped with using his geometric methods to proof some of the sayings and equations that the astronomers estimated.
5. They both agree with humans should live virtuous lives and in harmony.
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