The spread of Hellenistic


  • Hellenistic culture: Koine, the popular spoken language used in Hellenistic cities, was the direct result of cultural blending
  • Alexandria: became the foremost center of commerce and of the Nile delta
Before taking notes we watched a presentation and then ate some really good cookies

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