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today we took a test on ancient Greece. it was very hard. i probably failed then my mom is gonna yell at me. I have like 3 other tests today. I'm excited for easter break. I don't know what else i'm gonna write for this blog because imvery tired.

today in class we learned about hellenistic culture in Alexandria. hellenistic culture is the mix of greek, Indian, and Egyptian cultures. Koine was the main language that was spoken Alexandria became the center for commerce and culture during the hellenistic age.

today we get out at 12:45 and the only thing we did was watch a presentation, so there is nothing to write about. 

1. hellenistic - a blend of greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures. the language Koine was spoken in most hellenistic cultures, it enabled traders and people from different places to communicate with each other.  Alexandria - The center of commerce for the Hellenistic culture.  Euclid - Greek mathematician who applied the concept of logic to geometry. Archimedes - he accurately estimated the value of PI. colossus of Rhodes - the largest hellenistic statue created. 3. Trade spread different cultural ideas around and created diversity. 4. Euclid - his geometry helped Eratothenes and Aristarchus find the size of the earth. 5. They both believed we should live in peace.

today in class we saw 2 presentation, one was on democracy and the other was on the trireme. the trireme had 170 men on it with 3 rows of ores, at night they had to bring the ship out of water because the soft wood they used soaked up water so they had to let it dry out at night. We also took notes on Hellenistic culture. The scholars studied astronomy.

today in class we saw two groups present their project on ancient Greece. we saw a project on the pottery and how it was made back in ancient times. we learned all about the greek god Hercules and most of his life story.

         The Athenian soldiers wear red robes, so the blood won’t show. If the blood is seen it’s a sign of weakness, therefore, more soldiers will target you. Hoplites carried a short sword known as the xiphos, made of iron or bronze depending on the era. The primary weapon was a two – three-meter spear known as the doru. The soldiers wore a heavy bronze plated chest piece, little other armor was worn. The soldiers carried a large heavy shield to defend themselves from swords, spears, incoming arrows, and rocks launched from slingshots.          Warfare in Greece was very basic, they didn’t do anything fancy, just pure brutal hand to hand combat.

Fighting in Greece was the most brutal way of fighting in the world, even with today’s advanced weaponry and fighting methods. Almost all of the warfare was hand to hand to hand combat with swords, shields, and spears. The medium to long range battle consists of bows and arrows and slingshots that can shoot accurately from at least 100 yards. The Athenian soldiers wear red robes, so the blood won’t show. If the blood is seen it’s a sign of weakness, therefore, more soldiers will target you. Hoplites carried a short known as the xiphos, made of iron or bronze depending on the era. The primary weapon was a two – three-meter spear known as the doru. The soldiers wore a heavy bronze plated chest piece, little other armor was worn.

alexander gained power at the young age of 20. despite his young age he was well prepared to be a leader. He studied under Aristotle and was a brilliant military general. he used clever battle strategies when he was out numbered greatly. he had an army of 35000 men. his first battle leading to the fall of Persia was against 40000 Persian soldier who he easily defeated. his second battle against king Darius III and about 75000 Persian soldiers was once again a victory because o his clever strategy. finally after refusing a peace offer he defeated 250000 Persian soldiers ending the Persian Empire.