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    The document summarizes Hellenistic culture in Alexandria during this time period. Alexandria became a center of Hellenistic civilization as a result of Alexander the Great's policies that blended Greek culture with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures. The city attracted scholars with its Museum, which contained galleries, a zoo, botanical gardens and a library housing ancient literature. These scholars made important scientific advances in astronomy, mathematics, and physics, including Aristarchus' theory that the sun is the center of the solar system and Euclid's foundational work in geometry called Elements. Philosophy schools like Stoicism and Epicureanism also flourished in Alexandria during this era.

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    The Spread of Hellenistic Culture

    Chapter 5, Section 5

    Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria


    Cultural

    Blending

    Result of Alexanders Policiesa new vibrant culture Hellenistic cultureGreek blended with Egyptian, Persian, Indian culture
    Trade

    and Cultural Diversity

    AlexandriaEgyptian city become the center of Hellenistic civilization

    Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria (cont.)


    Alexandrias

    Attractions

    Lighthouse, called the Pharos, stands over 350 feet tall Museum contains art galleries, a zoo, botanical gardens, dining hall Library holds masterpieces of ancient literature; supports scholars

    Science and Technology


    Alexandrias

    Scholars

    Scholars preserve Greek and Egyptian learning in the sciences


    Astronomy

    Astronomer Aristarchus proves sun is larger than Earth Proposes planets revolve around sun; not accepted for 14 centuries Eratosthenes uses geometry to calculate Earths circumference

    Science and Technology


    Mathematics

    and Physics

    Euclidmathematician; his work Elements is the basis for courses in geometry. Archimedesscientist and mathematician
    He

    accurately estimated the value of pi (p). He explained the law of the lever. He invented the Archimedes screwa pump which raised water from one level to another. He invented the compound pulley for lifting objects.

    Philosophy and Art


    Stoicism

    and Epicureanism

    Zeno founds Stoic school of philosophy which promoted virtuous and simple lives. Epicurus believes people should focus on what the senses perceive.
    Realism

    in Sculpture

    Colossus of RhodesHellenistic bronze sculpture over 100 feet tall. Sculptors move to non-classical, natural forms; real people.

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