What was the significance of the hellenistic culture? a) it created widespread blending of cultures. b) after helen left with paris, many wars occured. c) it encouraged the invasion of rome. d) it preceded the dark ages, which lasted for hundreds of year.

A. It created widespread blending of cultures.

That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the “Hellenistic period.” (The word “Hellenistic” comes from the word Hellazein, which means “to speak Greek or identify with the Greeks.”)