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Ch. 8 (Part 2) - Alexander the Great / Hellenism
Ch. 8 (Part 2) - Alexander the Great / Hellenism
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1
Which philosophy believed that people should seek self-control over emotions through reason?
Stoicism
Epicureanism
Aristotelianism
Platonism
2
In what Greek period did Alexander the Great promote the spread of Greek culture blended with other cultures?
Hellenistic
Classical Age
Dark Age
Minoan
3
What did Alexander declare himself after conquering Asia minor, Egypt, and Persia? (Know each)
Pharaoh
All of the above
Lord of Asia
King of Kings (Shahan shah)
4
Which Greek was an inventor and mathematician who improved the pulley system and a screw that carries water?
Aristotle
Archimedes
Euclid
Eratosthenes
5
What happened to Alexander's empire immediately following his death?
The Egyptians and Hebrews fought for their freedom
It was defeated by the Roman Empire
The Persians regained control
It was split among his generals
6
Which civilization eventually conquered Greece and much of Alexander's former empire?
Phoenicia
Rome
Carthage
Egypt
7
Which Greek, called the father of geometry, worked out a system of geometry that is still used today?
Eratosthenes
Aristotle
Archimedes
Euclid
8
Why did Alexander promote marriages between people of different lands?
To prevent his soldiers from settling permanently in foreign lands
So that the Greeks would have spies everywhere
To promote unity in the empire
To force conquered people to abandon their local customs.
9
What city was named after its founder and became the hub for Hellenistic culture for the next millennium?
Sparta
Athens
Alexandria
Thebes
10
When given water in the desert, why did Alexander pour it on the ground and why were his troops so happy about it?
The troops hated him and were happy he dropped it on accident
They knew he was going to grow food from it
He was using it to find more water underground
It showed his loyalty and care for his troops
11
Which pair of landmarks made Alexandria a center of learning and trade in the ancient world?
Hanging Gardens and Temple of Artemis
Mausoleum and Colossus
Lighthouse and Library
Acropolis and Parthenon
12
How did Alexander the Great die?
COVID 19
Malaria
No one knows for sure
Poison
13
Which fragment of Alexander's empire was in control of Israel during the Maccabean Revolt?
Seleucid Empire
Ptolemaic Empire
Antigonid Empire
Caesarian Empire
14
Which fragment of Alexander's empire was in control of Egypt and would be the dynasty that Cleopatra ruled?
Antigonid Empire
Caesarian Empire
Seleucid Empire
Ptolemaic Empire
15
Which philosophy stated that the purpose of life is to look for happiness and peace by avoiding pain?
Stoicism
Epicureanism
Aristotelianism
Platonism
16
Alexander's empire allowed for greater
what
due to its far-reaching influence?
Peace among people
None of the above
Trade between continents
Unity of religion
17
Which books of the Bible were influenced by Hellenism?
Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah
Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus
Psalms, Proverbs, and Lamentations
Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes
18
What Macedonian king conquered Persia, Egypt, and west India and created the largest empire up to that time?
Leonidas the Great
Ptolemy the Great
Philip the Great
Alexander the Great
19
What Macedonian king united Greece but was murdered before he could invade Persia?
Phillip II
Leonidas II
Alexander II
Ptolemy II
20
Which Greek scientist at the Library of Alexandria figured out the Earth is round and calculated its circumference?
Eratosthenes
Aristotle
Archimedes
Euclid