1. Chapter 5 Section 4

2. 4 parts to Greek Culture  Architecture and Sculpture  Literature and Theatre  Science and Math  Philosophy  Epicureans  Stoicism

3. Architecture and Sculpture  The Hellenistic Kingdoms were lands of opportunity for Greek Architects.  Hellenistic Kings and other wealthy citizens hired sculptors to line the city streets with thousands of statues.  The level of workmanship in these statues were the same as those of the Golden Age.

4. Literature and Theatre  The Hellenistic Age produce a huge number of literary works. Very little of this writing has actually survived.  Appolonius of Rhodes wrote Argonatic, while Theocritus wrote short poems about the beauty of nature.  Menander (343 BC – 291 BC) was the best known playwright of this time.

5. Science and Math Archimedes – Established the science of physics – Explained the lever and compound pulley Aristarchus – Established that the Earth revolves around the sun Eratosthenes – Figured out that the Earth is round Euclid – Wrote a book that organized information about geometry Hipparchus – Created a system to explain how planets and stars move Hippocrates – Known as the father of medicine – First to write a medical code of good behavior Hypatia – Expanded knowledge of math and astronomy Pythagoras – First to establish the principles of geometry

6. Philosophy Epicurus and Zeno  Epicurus  Founded Epicureanism  Taught that happiness was the goal of life  Epicurean means love of physical pleasure such as good food and comfortable surroundings, spending time with friends and learning not to worry about things.  Epicureans avoided worry by staying out of politics and public service

7. Philosophy Epicurus and Zeno  Zeno  Developed Stoicism  For Stoics happiness came from following reason, not emotions, and doing your duty  Stoics thought people had a duty to serve their city