What did Alexandria have in common with Greek cities How was it different?

What did Alexandria have in common with the Greek cities?

Nothing. A person can not have something in common with a poli, a city-state. However, Alexander united the polis. Oh, and polis is the plural.

What name did Alexander give to 16 of the cities he built throughout his empire?

most of the cities Alexander founded were named Alexandria (me!) after himself. Take the city of Alexandria in Egypt for example, Alexandria was supposed to be a cultural/ political trade route in the middle of his empire. Alexander wanted his empire to be united under a common cause

What does Alexandria mean in hawaiian?

"Alexandria" does not have a specific meaning in Hawaiian. It is a name of Greek origin that is not a common Hawaiian name.

After Aristotle the seat of Greek philosophy and science moved to?

The seat of Greek philosophy and science moved to Hellenistic centers such as Alexandria, Antioch, and Pergamon after Aristotle. These cities were centers of learning and scholarship in the ancient Mediterranean world.

What city did Greece influence that the roman empire took over?

There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.There were many cities that Rome took over from Greece ranging from "Magna Graecia" which was southern Italy and Sicily, to cities in the mid east to cities in Greece itself. Some of them were Syracuse, Antioch, Alexandria, Corinth and the rest of the Greek cities.

What launge do Egyptians speek?

The ancient egyptians spoke greek for Egypt was named Alexandria. Egypt was conquered by Alexander the Great and he named all his cities Alexandria but Egypt was the main Alexandria. Currently, Egyptians speek Arabic.

When was Athletic Union of Greek Alexandria created?

Athletic Union of Greek Alexandria was created in 1910.

What city was the center of greek culture?

Because of it's location, Alexandria became a prosperous trade center of the Hellenistic world. After Alexander the Great's death, Hellenistic cities (non-Greek cities sharing characteristics of true Greek cities) were thriving cultural centers for a while.

Why were so much cities named after Alexander?

Alexander intended to introduce Greek culture to the Persian Empire when he took it over. The central focus of Greek culture was the city-state. So part of his Hellenisation programme was to establish Greek-style city-states in tribal areas. So he set about establishing them, founding over 70 cities. He modestly named half of them Alexandria after himself. A notable survivor today is Alexandria in Egypt.

Who is the Ancient Greek nicknamed Machine Man?

Heron of Alexandria.

What was the greek capital of Egypt?

Alexandria

Is there a Greek goddess named Alexandria?

No