Historians Generally Consider the Hellenistic Period the Golden Age of Ancient

question 33

Essay

Historians generally consider the Hellenistic period the golden age of ancient science. Advancements were made in the fields of geometry and mathematics, astronomy, military technology, and medicine. Provide an example of an advancement made by a Hellenistic scientist in each of the categories just listed.

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