Why Did Hellenistic Science Rarely Produce Practical Results

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why did Hellenistic science rarely produce practical results?

• A) The Romans conquered the eastern Mediterranean just as Greek scientists were beginning to achieve significant breakthroughs-and cut off Greek science at the bud.
• B) It was weighted down with too many theories, like those of Aristotle, that were fundamentally flawed.
• C) Hellenistic rulers feared that new inventions might put large numbers of skilled craftsmen and common laborers out of work.
• D) Leading scientists were more interested in theoretical discoveries, and the technology needed to produce practical applications did not yet exist.

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