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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| King of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia; he is considered one of the greatest generals of all time. | Alexander The Great |
| the blending of Greek cultures with those of Persia, Egypt and Central Asia following the conquests of Alexander the Great. | Hellenistic |
| Greek geometer; he created practical books on geometric forms and mathematics. His work formed the basis for later on European studies in geometry. | Euclid |
| Greek astronomer and geographer; he calculated the circumference of the globe using careful observations and simple geometry. | Eratosthenes |
| Greek mathematician and inventor; he was known for his work in geometry, physics, and mechanics. | Archimedes |