Hellenistic+-+technology,+Society

technology and society

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<-based off of Greek culture

<-Ballista- missile launcher to hurl long arrows or heavy balls. trebuchet Society: Based off of Alexander's empire
 * Greek culture, language, and custom
 * women- controlled property, took part in successful Egyptian economy and the cultural life in the large cities, went to marketplaces
 * Poor women would work in shops and squares to earn living. Many were wet- nurses.
 * professional women- food preparation, selling in shops, clothing manufacture
 * Alexander's short but influential reign made him master of ancient world.
 * changed the concept of kingship- kings were living g-ds or g-ds special helper
 * Most rulers cults-priesthood- dedication and statues
 * location-area between Greece and India
 * mix of cultures
 * powerful independent monarchies

Technology:technology of seizecraft advances in complexity and effectiveness.
 * engineering advancements- better artillery for improving defense in fortification- defensive military work done to protect and strengthen
 * improved seize engines became standard
 * branches of sciences- astronomy, math, medicine, engineering improved in technology
 * Alexander used weapons- seize engines
 * Phillip 2 of Macedonean- main developement- tortion catapults- machines put high tension to raise the force in missile
 * Archemedes invented screw somehow lifted water- in irrigation system
 * Ctesibius of Alexander- improved devices that use air like an air pump
 * Erasistratus of Ceos, Herophilus, and Aulus Cornelius Celsus- famous philosopher's/ scientists
 * Herophilus- discovered the four humors of a body:blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile-if one is off- can catch a cold.