Chapter 5 Section 4 - The Spread of Greece Culture

Summary
Hellenistic cities became centers of learning and culture as scientists, writers, philosophers, and architects moved to these lands of opportunity. The philosophies of Epicureanism and Stoicism emerged. Greek astronomers and mathematicians made important discoveries during this era. Archimedes was the most important scientist of the Hellenistic Era. In addition to determining the value of pi, he used solid geometry to invent catapults and levers.

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