Hellenistic Culture Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Hellenistic
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Greek (also known as Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian
2
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Alexandria
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became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization
3
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Euclid
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mathematician who taught in Alexandria
4
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Archimedes
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Hellenistic scientist ; accurately estimated pi, gifted in geometry and physics
5
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Colossus of Rhodes
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this bronze statue stood more than 100 feet high, One of the seven wonders of the ancient world
