Her studies included astronomy, mathematics,
Her studies included astronomy, mathematics,
Euclid wrote a book with proofs still used today. Even though this was an early development in the math world it is sophisticated enough to still be taught today. This was one of the many mathematical breakthroughs that helped evolve Eurasia’s culture into a more complex, educated and diverse culture. Mathematicians were even able to roughly calculate the circumference of the Earth. This means they not only had the mathematical principles but also applied them . This shows the maturing of Math During the Hellenistic Age, as a result of Alexander's conquests. Not only was math affected, but mechanical sciences also improved the invention the steam engine occurred , and invention still used today to transport goods. This proves Alexander permanently changed Eurasia’s culture regarding mechanical sciences. All of this evidence proves that Alexander’s rule has a long lasting impact on society…
Between 100 and 600 AD, the Roman Empire experienced division and unity of the empire with the contribution of religion, and language.…
All throughout school teachers have taught students that Alexander The Great was indeed great but, is this really true? He did conquer much land and spread greek culture throughout Europe but not many people know what he did to his men in order to do this. One way that he torched his men to get what he wants is in Document D when the man went through all that work to get him his hat back after it falling into the water than killed him. He did this because in order to get the hat back without getting wet he would have to place it on his head. Since he placed in on his head he had to get it cut off because it says “he should not allow the head that had worn the royal head band to be safe” (Document D). He did this to show the rest of his men…
Many people think that Alexander the Great was truly great because of all his accomplishments, but not all of the things he did were great. He did lots of cruel things to people and animals just because he wanted to gain more power. Alexander has killed approximately 100,000 people only in four major battles (Alexander’s Legacy Doc E). Alexander was a prince who was born in macedonia of 356 BC. Alexander was very arrogant. He was taught by a philosopher Aristotle. He taught him subjects like, politics, sports, and warfare. Philip, Alexander’s father built the macedonian army into a deadly fighting machine, this sparked alexander’s interest and was eager to to lead the army. And Alexander got his chance to lead at the age of 20, because Philip…
Alexander the Great like most heroes in history have traits that makes it possible for him to be able to do great things. Alexander of Macedonia was a 20 year old leader who got his empire from passed down from family, Macedonia and city-states in Greece. Alexander decided to attempt to conquer the entire Persian Empire, from Egypt to India, In this process he did things historians question made him great or not. Alexander the Great was great because of his intelligence, empathy for others and leadership.…
Borza, Eugene . "Battle of Gaugamela." Houghton Mifflin Company (1996): NA. Web. 19 Mar 2011…
- poorer Athenian families lived and worked together and spend more time as a family unit than wealthier Athenian families…
Question: What do you think was the single greatest accomplishment of Alexander and why? Does he deserve the appellation of "Great?" Why or why not?…
Alexander of Macedon is unquestionably one of histories most important figures. His conquest and unification of Greece and the Persian Empire led to an unprecedented blending of cultures and peoples. It also resulted in a much-needed period of peace within the ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern worlds. Although the outcome of Alexander’s conquest was generally good, what was Alexander’s true character and what were his true intentions? Modern scholars have interpreted the primary sources in different ways. Some cast Alexander in a positive light, claiming that he was a brilliant strategist, and righteous man. Other scholars claim that Alexander’s motivations were darker in nature. In this paper, I will examine the works of two predominant scholars on Alexander. The first, W. W. Tarn, gives an overly positive portrayal of Alexander, while the second, Peter Green, presents a more critical and overly negative account of Alexander. In this paper, I will also examine what environmental or personal factors may have shaped their divergent interpretations of this historical figure.…
Thesis Statement: Alexander III of Macedon was truly great because he spread Greek language and culture throughout his empire, he had great success in the military field, and he was a philosophical idealist.…
Roman Greece is the period of Greek history (of Greece proper; as opposed to the other centers of Hellenism in the Roman world) following the Roman victory over the Corinthians at the Battle of Corinth in 146 BC until the reestablishment of the city of Byzantium and the naming of the city by the Emperor Constantine as the capital of the Roman Empire (as Nova Roma, laterConstantinople) in 330 AD.…
Alexander the Great was a conqueror and King of Macedonia prior to the Hellenistic Period. He succeeded to the throne after Phillip II of Macedon’s death brought his reign to an end. However, the continuance of the promised legacy his father left behind did not satisfy this power crazed King for fame and glory. Alexander the Great’s resentment towards his father led him to continue conquering because he wanted to overshadow his father. Under his headship, his unification of Greek city-states led to one of the largest empires known today.…
The Alexander portrayed by Arrian in his The Campaigns of Alexander, is an interesting and complex Alexander, a character that slowly grows, matures and evolves throughout his adventures in new lands. Arrian is able to give an in depth description of the battles Alexander took part in as well as the lands he traveled to, while at the same time describing Alexander’s character. He is able to describe how Alexander goes from an over-confident youth, with great dreams of grandeur, to an adult who remains almost the same but more wise, and then finally a sad shadow of his former self who finally dies in depression.…
Among the most famous scholars at the House of Wisdom, this polymath researcher is credited with having invented algebra.…
Pythagoras was born in 570 BCE in Samon, Ionia, and died 500-490 BCE. He was a Greek mathematician and philosopher who is greatly known for his creation of the Pythagorean theorem. His principles influenced the work of Aristotle and Plato. Pythagoras migrated to…