Question

The Hellenistic period can best be defined by which of the following statements?

The period was marked by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia.
The period was marked by the invention of agriculture and the rise of civilization as we know it today.
The period was best known for the expansion of Christianity through conquests made in the name of the Catholic Church.
The period was best known for rise of dualism, the belief that the world is ruled by the opposing forces of good and evil.

Answer 1

B. The period was marked by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia.

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Answer 2

The best option regarding the Hellenistic period would be that "The period was marked by the blending of Greek culture with ideas from Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia," since this was a time of significant growth in both the arts and sciences in the Mediterranean region.