The Spread Of Hellenistic Culture Flashcards

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Hellenistic

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Greek culture : mix of Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences

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Alexandria

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Foremost city of commerce and hellenistic civilization

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Euclid

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Highly regarded mathematician who opened a school of geometry

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Archimedes

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Of Syracuse. Another important Hellenistic scientist. Studied at Alexandria. Estimated the value of pie

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Colossus of Rhodes

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Bronze statue that stood over 100 ft.

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