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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.


How did the Hellenistic Age achieve a golden age?

The Hellenistic states which succeeded Alexander dwindled and the Roman Empire expanded through Greece. The holdout was Alexandria which became the bastion of Greek culture.


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)


Why were Hellenistic cities were important?

they became centers of learning and culture


WHAT WERE THE FEATURES OF ALEXANDRIA THAT SHOW IT WAS A CENTER OF HELLENISTIC CULTURE?

The city became submerged in the sea, with only some artefacts recovered. We have to rely on the historical record which describes the efforts of the Ptolemies to establish as the city as the main centre of culture, art, learning and and science.

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How did trade contribute of cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria?

Trade contributed to culture diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria as it became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization. The warehouses were full with wheat and other products from the Nile Valley. Alexandria's commerce enabled it to grow and prosper and it become an international community.


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.


How did the Hellenistic Age achieve a golden age?

The Hellenistic states which succeeded Alexander dwindled and the Roman Empire expanded through Greece. The holdout was Alexandria which became the bastion of Greek culture.


How did trade contribute to cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria?

Trade contributed to culture diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria as it became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization. The warehouses were full with wheat and other products from the Nile Valley. Alexandria's commerce enabled it to grow and prosper and it become an international community.


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)


Why were Hellenistic cities were important?

they became centers of learning and culture


WHAT WERE THE FEATURES OF ALEXANDRIA THAT SHOW IT WAS A CENTER OF HELLENISTIC CULTURE?

The city became submerged in the sea, with only some artefacts recovered. We have to rely on the historical record which describes the efforts of the Ptolemies to establish as the city as the main centre of culture, art, learning and and science.


Where was the city of Alexandria found?

The city of Alexandria was founded in Egypt, located on the Mediterranean coast. It was established by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE and became a prominent center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Alexandria was known for its Great Library and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, it remains a significant historical and cultural city in Egypt.


Why was the city of Alexandria so famous during the Hellenistic Era?

It had an extensive library the largest in the ancient world and people wanted to go to Alexandria's museum.


What was the influence of Hellenistic culture on Rome?

Greeks were seen as being more sophisticated and cultured than the Romans. It also influenced the form of government in Rome, the buildings in Rome, and their language


Which civilization conquered all the Hellenistic kingdoms?

Alexander died unexpectedly without an obvious heir. With no clear direction, his generals fought for power. Eventually, three distinct Hellenistic kingdoms emerged: Macedonia (which included Greece), Syria, and Egypt. Although Hellenistic culture flourished in all three kingdoms-in particular, Alexandria in Egypt became a great center of culture and learning-all three kingdoms fell to the growing power of Rome between 60 and 30 BC.


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.