Question

Which of the following cities was the center of commerce and culture in the Hellenistic world?

Colossus of Rhodes
Thebes
Alexandria
Athens


I think it's either Thebes or Athens. HELP!!

Answer 1

Neither.

Answer 2

What else?

Answer 3

damn it
Alexandria?

Answer 4

Yep.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great himself in 331 BCE and very quickly became the center of commerce and culture of the Hellenistic world under the Ptolemies.

Answer 5

thanks Young!

Answer 6

No problem! :)