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1)
Hellenistic- Combination of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian culture
Alexandria- Center of commerce and civilization of Hellenistic age. The population of the international community exceeded half a million
Euclid-Highly regarded mathematician. Presented modern day geometry propositions and proofs.
Archimedes- accurately calculated value of pi. He also invented the Archimedes screw.
Colossal of Rhodes- Largest sculpture during this time period. But was then taken down by an earthquake and sold for scrap

2)
The achievement with the most impact is probably the geometry. We still use Euclid's findings and teachings today in our own classrooms.
 3)
Trade contributed by allowing Alexandria to grow and prosper. It brought more people and more diversity in the culture.

4)
The astronomers, Eratosthenes and Aristarchus, used his geometry text that we still use today

5)
They both promote having social unity