The Hellenistic Culture Flashcards
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Hellenistic
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The culture that emerged from the blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures.
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Alexandria
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A city, named after Alexander the Great, that became a center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization.
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Euclid
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A highly regarded mathematician and astronomer who taught in Alexandria. Hid best know book, Elements, presented geometry propositions and proofs.
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Archimedes
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A Hellenistic scientist who studied at Alexandria and accurately estimated the value of pi and explained the law of the lever.
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Colossus of Rhodes
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The largest known Hellenistic statue. It was a bronze statue and stood more than 100 feet tall.
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Stoicism and Epicureanism
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Two philosophies that taught about the harmony of people.
