Questions 1,3-5

1. Hellenistic- Greek (also known as Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
Alexandria- Egyptian city that became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization.
Euclid- A highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria and compiled a geometry text.                                            
Archimedes- Hellenistic scientist of Syracuse who studied at Alexandria. 
Colossus of Rhodes- A bronze statue more than 100 feet high. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

3. Alexandria’s thriving commerce enabled it to grow and prosper. By the third century B.C., Alexandria had become an international community, with a rich mixture of customs and traditions from Egypt and from the Aegean.

4. Eratosthenes and Aristarchus used Euclid’s geometry text.

5. They both believed in the needs of yourself and happiness.


The Spread of Hellenistic Culture 
      I.        Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria
·     Hellenistic Culture- Greek (also known as Hellenic) culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
1.    Trade and Cultural Diversity 
·     Alexandria- Egyptian city that became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization
2.    Alexandria’s Attractions
     II.        Science and Technology
1.    Astronomy
2.    Mathematics and Physics
·     Euclid- a highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria and compiled a geometry text.
·     Archimedes- Hellenistic scientist of Syracuse, studied at Alexandria
   III.        Philosophy and Art 
1.    Stoicism and Art 
·     A Greek philosopher named Zeno founded the school of Philosophy called stoicism
2.    Realism in Culture 

·     Colossus of Rhodes- bronze statue more than 100 feet high. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

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