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In History / High School | 2014-10-15

The Hellenistic period can best be defined by which of the following statements?

A. The period was marked by the invention of agriculture and the rise of civilization as we know it today.
B. The period was best known for the rise of dualism, the belief that the world is ruled by the opposing forces of good and evil.
C. The period was marked by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia.
D. The period was best known for the expansion of Christianity through conquests made in the name of the Catholic Church.

Asked by BeatriceAlleshouse

Answer (3)

The period was marked by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia. This is the correct answer

Answered by AlyCat14 | 2024-06-11

The correct answer is The period was marked by the invention of agriculture and the rise of civilization as we know it today.
Most of cultural practices today starting with the most basic one, democracy, originated in the Hellenistic period. This is also the part of history where Europeans learned how to be efficient in agriculture and build societies and cities and states.

Answered by Kalahira | 2024-06-11

The Hellenistic period is defined by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia. This cultural fusion occurred after Alexander the Great's conquests and continued through the establishment of Hellenistic kingdoms. The regions experienced a significant exchange of ideas, customs, and traditions, resulting in a rich cultural mix.
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Answered by AlyCat14 | 2024-10-02