The Expansion of Greek Civilization

Which is an example of Cultural Diffusion from Alexander's conquest of Persia?

Alexandria was an important trade route that allowed people from Egypt, India, Italy, Asia, other regions to interact.

Who is known as the "Father of Western Philosophy" and used a method of questioning for learning?

A benefit of trading during the Hellenistic period is

What did Herophilus do?

With Greek as the common language of the empire, people were able to share ideas & conduct business more effectively.

Which is true of Alexandria?

Alexander III of Macedonia is known as "Alexander the Great" because of his influence and power over the ancient world.

An independent state made up of a city and its surrounding land is a city-state.

A government system with a single leader, such as a king is a(n)

Which is an example of how Alexander the Great spread Greek culture throughout his empire?

A benefit of trading during the Hellenistic period is

Because he freed this country from the Persians & allowed them to worship freely, Alexander the Great was made a pharaoh

What did Euclid do?

Which trade routes were used during the Hellenistic era?

The central location Alexander the Great chose for his empire was in Macedonia.

A group of nations ruled by a single person or government is a(n)

What did Aristarchus do?

What did Aristarchus do?

Who classified the names of many animals and said that reason was the key to learning?

Trade routes allowed people to share scientific discoveries, art, & architecture across the ancient world. 

When the Romans began to conquer Alexander's former empire, Hellenistic culture combined with Roman culture in what way?

Pythagoras created ethical standards for doctors to follow.

Cultural diffusion is the spreading of cultural beliefs and activities from one region to another. 

Which is NOT a region that Alexander the Great tried to conquer/conquered?

What did Euclid do?

What did Herophilus do?

The Roman use of Greek gods for their religion is an example of

A system of government in which citizens can vote to pick leaders is

During the Hellenistic era, artists started to use realism, which focused on people's emotions.

This philosopher was a mathematician who believed in a strong central government and wrote the book, "The Republic"

Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and Persia.

Winged Victory is an example of Greek art that focused on the perfection of the human form.

Alexander the Great's death marked the start of the Hellenistic era, which means to identify with the Greeks.

A benefit of trading during the Hellenistic period is

What evidence is there that trade was an important part of the Hellenistic era?