Hellenistic culture produced seats of learning throughout the Mediterranean. Hellenistic science differed from Greek science in at least two ways: first, it benefited from the cross-fertilization of Greek ideas with those that had developed in the larger Hellenistic world; secondly, to some extent, it was supported by royal patrons in the kingdoms founded by Alexander's successors. Especially important to Hellenistic science was the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which became a major center of scientific research in the 3rd century BC. Hellenistic scholars frequently employed the principles developed in earlier Greek thought: the application of mathematics and deliberate empirical research, in their scientific investigations. COUNT 3
QSN1 The Royal patrons of Alexander's successors supported what type of science? ANS1 Hellenistic QSN2 What city was especially important to Hellinistic science? ANS2 Alexandria QSN3 What century did Alexandria become scientific research hub? ANS3 3rd