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Blog #35 April 9, 2019

Page 149 Questions
1. Hellenistic- a vibrant new culture formed by Alexander's policies
    Alexandria- Egyptian city that became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization.
    Euclid- a highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria.
    Archimedes- from Syracuse, studied at Alexandria.
    Colossus of Rhodes- a bronze statues that stood more than 100 feet high

3.  Since Alexandria contained a harbor, many boats and ships were traveling from around the world to trade. Because of this, Alexandria became an international community with a mixture of customs and traditions from Egypt.

4. The astronomers, Eratosthenes and Aristarchus, used his geometry text that we still use today. 

5. Stoicism and Epicureanism promote having social unity. 

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