Ancient History: Greece : The Hellenistic Period (323- 146 BCE)
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Example Question #21 : The Hellenistic Period (323 146 Bce)
Hippocrates is most famous for his contributions to __________.
military strategy
biology
medicine
political theory
historical writing
medicine
Hippocrates is most famous for his contributions to medicine. He is often referred to as “the father of western medicine” for his efforts in establishing medicine as an independent and esteemed discipline. He may or may not have coined the Hippocratic Oath which bears his name.
Example Question #22 : The Hellenistic Period (323 146 Bce)
Archimedes is most notable for his contributions to __________.
political theory
philosophy
tragedy
mathematics
drama
mathematics
Archimedes is one of the most famous and accomplished mathematicians and scientists of the classical era. He lived in Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, during the third century BCE. Among other accomplishments, Archimedes is remembered for determining a rough approximation of pi and developing a rudimentary system of calculus.
Example Question #23 : The Hellenistic Period (323 146 Bce)
The Great Library was one of the largest and most significant centers of learning in the classical world. Where was it located?
Thebes
Athens
Persepolis
Alexandria
Syracuse
Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria was built in Ptolemaic Egypt (the name of the Hellenistic dynasty in Egypt) in the third century BCE. It was a center of learning for three centuries and attracted scholars from around the world.
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