Question

Which of the following cities was the best example of a cultural and educational center during the Hellenistic period?
A.
Rome
B.
Athens
C.
Alexandria
D.
Babylon

Answer 1

Answer:

Rome

...I hope you like it

Answer 2

b. Athens

Explanation:

• The Hellenistic era deals with the era in Greek civilization between Alexander the Great's death in 323 BC and the rise of the Roman Empire. The Hellenistic period was a wonderful time for learning.
• Athens was the first to give up education directed toward the soldier's future duty. Of course, the Athenian man was always obligated to fight for the fatherland when required and willing, but the civil side of life and culture predominated: military conflict was a sport only. Rather, all types of learning, whether rhetoric/mathematical analysis, were for developing culture.
• Education signified the preparation of character and taste and the creation of body, mind and imagination — all for the purpose of making a better Athens  
• The growth of Athenian education mirrored that of the city itself, which pushed towards greater democratization