Hellenistic Culture
1: Astronomy
2: Mathematics
3: Physics
4: Philosophy
Aristarchus used the observatory to estimate that the sun was at least 300 times larger than Earth.
Aristarchus concluded that Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun.
In Alexandria's museum was a small observatory for the study of planets and stars.
Euclid, a highly regarded mathematician, taught and complied hundreds of geometry propositions and proofs in his book, Elements
Archimedes, a scientist in Alexandria, was able to accurately estimate the value of pi.
Eratosthenes used geometry to compute the Earth's circumference at between 28,000 and 29,000 miles.
Archimedes was able to explain the law of the lever.
Archimedes invented the Archimedes screw, that raised water from the underground and pulley system to lift heavy objects.
From Archimedes' ideas, scientists were able to build a force pump, pneumatic machines, and even a steam engine.
Zeno founded the philosophy, Stoicism, which proposed that people should live virtuous lives in harmony with the will of God.
Epicurus founded the philosophy, Epicureanism, which taught that gods had no interest in humans.
Two major philosophies developed due to philosophers becoming concerned with how people lived their lives.
Hellenistic Culture
Hellenistic Culture is the blending of Egyptian, Indian, and Persian cultures as a result of Alexander's policies. Alexandria become the center of Hellenistic culture as a result of its strategic location, large harbor, and prospering economy. Due to its advantages, it was allowed to grow and prosper with the diverse population exceeding 500,000.