Ch.5 Sec.5 Flashcards

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Hellenistic

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Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences

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Alexandria

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The African city. Became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization

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Euclid

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Highly regarded mathematician who opened a school in Alexandria

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Archimedes

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Scientist of Syracuse, studied at Alexandria

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Colossus of Rhodes

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Bronze statue that stood more then 100 feet high

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