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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.
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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