Monday, April 8

 Section 5 Assesment
Terms and Names
Hellenistic- The blending of Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures
Alexandria- Egyptian city that became the center of commerce and Hellenistic culture
Euclid- Geometry text compiled by Eratosthenes and Aristarchus
Archimedes- Hellenistic scientist
Colossus of Rhodes- Bronze Statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world

How did trade contribute to cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria?
Trade helped Alexandria become an international community so it had a rich mixture of customs and traditions.

How did Euclid influence some of the developments in astronomy during the Hellenistic period?
The same geometry text that Eratosthenes and Aristarchus used is still used today.

How did stoicism and epicureanism have in common?  
They both promoted social unity.  

Comments