The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that

Earth was round, and calculated its circumference, coming within 185 miles

According to the philosophy of Epicurus,

happiness is the goal of life & can be achieved thru pursuit of pleasure.

Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander the Great’s death?

Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, and Egypt

"Hellenistic" refers to...

Greek-like culture spread by Alexander the Great.

The conquests of Alexander the Great gave rise to the

Hellenistic era, where the Greek language and ideas spread

What was Alexander's legacy?

His conquests had an impact on culture throughout the land.

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Alexander and the Hellenistic Era

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The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that
Earth was round, and calculated its circumference, coming within 185 miles
the moon controlled the cyclic rise and fall of the tides.
the sun was at the center of the universe, and the Earth rotated around it.
2
According to the philosophy of Epicurus,
happiness is the goal of life & can be achieved thru pursuit of pleasure.
public service =happiness, while selfish pursuits will bring sadness.
enlightenment can be achieved only through long periods of meditation.
happiness can be found only through the study of poetry.
3
Hellenistic culture epitomizes which of the following historical forces or trends?
cultural diffusion
patriarchy
democracy
isolationism
4
What subject areas saw considerable advances during the Hellenistic Era?
Math
Astronomy
Philosophy
All of the above
5
Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander the Great’s death?
Thermopylae, Marathon, Aegospotami, and Plataea
Persia, Syria, Palestine, and Spain
Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, and Egypt
Sparta, Rome, Mycenae, and Thebes
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Why did Alexander invade Persia?
To carry out his father's wishes
All of the above
To unite the Greeks by giving them a common enemy
To add to his wealth
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How did the rule of Alexander the Great affect Greek culture?
All of the above.
The spreading of the Greek language, art, and literature.
The spread of Greek religious ideals.
The formation of Hellenistic culture.
8
At its height, Alexander's empire extended as far east as
japan
thebes
pakistan
babylon
9
"Hellenistic" refers to...
Greek-like culture spread by Alexander the Great.
Helen, king of Troy.
Alexander the Great's wife.
Socrate's teaching method.
10
The conquests of Alexander the Great gave rise to the
Dark Age, a time when little is known of what happened
Hellenistic era, where the Greek language and ideas spread
Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty and anarchy.
Age of Pericles, when classical Greek ideals were formulated
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What was Alexander's legacy?
He left behind nothing of significance.
His conquests had an impact on culture throughout the land.
His people forced everyone to adopt Macedonian culture.
All of these

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