Pgs 132-135 Flashcards
How did Alexander the great spread Greek culture
He founded new cities as outpost of Greek culture
What culture did Alexander the great spread
Greek
What did Alexander the great usually name cities
Alexandria
What happened after Alexander’s death
Trade and the Greek language continue to link the cities together. His successors gradually begin dynasties a new lands. Thank urged local traditions and transplanted Greek culture
What does Hellenistic mean
The blending of Greek culture with Egyptian Persian an Indian influences
It was a popular language spoken in Hellenistic cities
Koine, a dialect of Greek
What happened in the Hellenistic African city of Alexandria
It’s position on the western side of the Nile Delta allowed it to become a center of commerce for the Hellenistic civilization. Products from both the Mediterranean and the Nile Valley enabled it to grow.people from all backgrounds created a rich mixture of customs and traditions.
What were the African Alexandria’s greatest attractions
Alexander the great’s tomb, A stone lighthouse called Pharos , it’s famous museum and library.
Describe the African Alexandria’s museum
It was a temple dedicated to the muses it contained art galleries is due botanical gardens and a dining hall. It was Institute of advanced study
Describe the African Alexandria’s famous library
It was the first to research library in the world. And help promote the work of gifted scholars. If it’s collection had half 1 million papyrus scrolls and contain many masterpieces of ancient literature
During the Hellenistic period where did the center of scholarship shift to
Is shifted from Athens to Alexandria
What to conclusions did Aristarchus of Samos draw
He concluded that the sun was at least 300 times larger than the earth and he propose that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun however other astronomers refused to support his theories
Who incorrectly placed the earth is the center of the solar system
Ptolemy
Who closely calculated the earth size (within 1% of today’s calculations)
Eratosthenes
What did Pythagoras do
Made the Pythagorean theorem
Who wrote elements which contain 465 geometry proofs.
Euclid
What did Archimedes do
He accurately estimated the value of pi, he explain the law of the lever and invented the compound pulley, he invented the Archimedes’ screw which raises water from the ground, He invented a catapult, and his knowledge was the basis for many people to come.
What did Hellenistic scholars believe
That the universe followed rational principles.
Who founded stoicism
A Greek philosopher named Zeno.
What did stoicism propose
They believed in divine power control of the universe, people should live a virtuous life and harmony with natural law, human desires power and wealth a dangerous distractions, and they explain made sure per provided and ethical approach to life. They encouraged social unity.
Who founded Epicureanism
Epicurus.
What did Epicureans propose
They believe the universe was composed of Adams and will by God who had no interest in humans. They believe the only real obvious where those that the five senses perceive. They taught that the greatest good and highest pleasure came from virtuous con duct in the absence of pain.
What type of three-dimensional art work florist during the Hellenistic age
Sculptures
What was the largest known Hellenistic statue and where was it created
Cook the Colossus of Rhodes and it was created on the island of Rhodes. It was over 100 feet high.
What happened to the Colossus of Rhodes
It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and Dylan earthquake toppled it and about 225 B.C.E.
What great Hellenistic statue was discovered by archaeologist in 1863
The winged victory of samothrace
What does the winged victory of samothrace commemorate
A naval victory against Greek photos who would’ve enslave them
When did the Hellenistic world start to decline
150 B.C.E. around the time rome was gaining strength
