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What was the Egyptian cultural capital of the Hellenistic world?

Alexandria


What would be a good sentence for Hellenistic Period?

You musn't dare to question the fact that the great university of Alexandria in Egypt was founded during the Hellenistic Period. Aristotle thrived during the Hellenistic Period. Alexander the Great went all "Conquering Hero" on the Persians during the Hellenistic Period.


What became the foremost center of commerce and culture during the Hellenistic period?

The most important centre of commerce and Hellenistic culture and the largest city was Alexandria of Egypt. There were also other great centres. The other major ones were Antioch (Syria) Pergamon, Ephesus and Smyrna (Turkey) and Athens.


What was Alexander the great most important contribution to the world?

he started the Hellenistic period,spread greek culture & created alexandria


What was Alexander the Great's most important contribution to world culture?

he started the Hellenistic period,spread greek culture & created alexandria


Why was Alexandria and Egypt important during the Hellenistic period?

becaust the largest biobiolitique built in this age a lot of books were translated from all languages , built the streets , tower of Alexandria all ships see the harbour from far way to avoid stones in the beaches,


In what areas did important achievements develop during the Hellenistic period?

in mathematics and science


Why was Alexandria Egypt important during the Hellenistic period?

It was the Largest city in the Mediterranean region by the 1st century B.C. Alexandria, Egypt- Center of the Hellenistic culture, adopted many Greek patterns and customs, Consisted of Egyptian, Persian and Indian cultures, Koine (a dialect of Greece) was the neutral language, Housed the Library at Alexandria which also incorporated the museum, center of trade via water, population exceeded half a million people,( place for scientists, mathematicians, Astronomers, and artists)


What event destroyed the majority of the pre- Socratic works and Aristotle's dialogues?

The destruction of large portions of the Library at Alexandria at various times during the Hellenistic period.


What were Hellenistic Cities?

an agora an alpha theater a temple and a gymnasium


Why Alexandria was important?

It was the Center of helenistic Culture as well as the center of commerce during that time period


What religions were prominent during the Hellenistic period?

The religion during transcendentalism period was Unitarianism