Hellenistic culture
Hellenistic Culture - Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
The language that was used was called Koine meaning "common" in greek.
The common language was very important as it allowed for people throughout all of Macedonian Empire to communicate in some fashion.
Alexandria
The center of the Hellenistic culture
Located on western edge of the Nile delta.
Easy for people thought out the Macedonian Empire to get to by ship
Booming economy due to all the different customs and items that came to Alexandria.
Some similarities to Ellis Island.
Alexandria's appearance
-The rulers spent a lot of money and time into make the city of Alexandria attractive.
-The tow greatest attractions were the museum and library.
-It was said that Alexander founded those buildings because Aristotle had given him a lover for learning.
-The library was the first true research library, it was used for a gifted group of scholars to do their work.
Science and Technology
Much of the scientific research that was done in Alexandria was very influential.
Until the turn of the 16 th and 17 th century, Alexandrian scholars provided most of the scientific information to the west.
Astronomy
The museum contained a small observatory where astronomers could study the stars and planets.
Astronomer name Aristarchus made two very important conclusions: that the sun was bigger than Greece, stating it was 300 time bigger than the earth. The planted revolve around the sun Unfortunately, no one supported this theory and another philosopher stated that Earth was the center. This theory was supported foe the next 14 centuries.
Math and Physics
Euclid - was a well know mathematician, also wrote a book. Know for writing proofs.
Archimedes - came up with the value of pi and also explained the law of the lever. He created a pulley to pull heavy objects as well.
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