Hellenistic Achievements

Greek Theater

Greek New Comedy developed in
Athens, which remained the center of
Greek theater. The playwright
Menander served as its most
important writer.

Emotions VS Reason

Epicurus founded a way of life
that emphasized happiness and
pleasure. This is called
Epicureanism. Zeno founded
Stoicism, which promoted reason
over emotion.

Science!

Hellenistic scientists were interested in the science of Earth.

Aristarchus discovered that Earth circled the sun. Eratosthenes
concluded that Earth was round and measured its
circumference.

Math!

In mathematics, Euclid wrote Elements, which describes plane
geometry.

The most famous Hellenistic scientist/mathematician was
Archimedes. He worked on solid geometry, discovered pi, and
invented machinery and weapons.

Here comes Rome.

The four Hellenistic kingdoms could
not work together. Meanwhile, the
city-state of Rome grew into a major
power. Gradually, Rome took control
of Greece.