Question 1

What was Alexandrian scholar Euclid's most famous achievement?

Accepted Answer

A) He systematized the study of geometry. 
B) He calculated the earth's circumference. 
C) He formulated and synthesized the predominant elements in military science. 
D) He transferred the capital of Hellenistic science from Athens to Alexandria. 
E) He invented the Archimedean screw. 
A) He systematized the study of geometry. 
B) He calculated the earth's circumference. 
C) He formulated and synthesized the predominant elements in military science. 
D) He transferred the capital of Hellenistic science from Athens to Alexandria. 
E) He invented the Archimedean screw. A

Question 2

Please define the following key terms.
-Susa

Accepted Answer

Susa refers to an ancient city that was historically significant in various empires, including the Elamite, Persian, and Parthian empires. It is located in the modern-day province of Khuzestan in southwestern Iran. Susa is one of the oldest-known settlements in the world, with evidence of urban structures dating back to approximately 4200 BCE.

Throughout its history, Susa served as a cultural and political center. It was the capital of the Elamite Empire and later became an important city in the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great and his successors. The city is mentioned in various historical texts, including the Bible, where it is referred to as Shushan, notably in the Book of Esther as the site where the story of Purim took place.

Susa was known for its architectural marvels, such as the Palace of Darius, which was constructed by Darius the Great. The city's ruins, including the palace, the Apadana (audience hall), and the royal city, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting their historical and cultural significance.

Archaeological excavations at Susa have uncovered numerous artifacts, inscriptions, and remains that provide insight into the art, religion, and daily life of its ancient inhabitants. The city's strategic location on trade routes also made it a melting pot of different cultures and influences, which is reflected in the diverse artistic and architectural styles found in the ruins.

In summary, Susa is a key term referring to an ancient city with a rich history that played a significant role in the development of civilization in the Middle East. Its archaeological site continues to be an important source of information for historians and archaeologists studying the ancient world.

Question 3

Which class of women achieved the most notable gains during the Hellenistic period?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower class 
B) Middle class 
C) Upper class 
D) Slaves 
E) Working class 
A) Lower class 
B) Middle class 
C) Upper class 
D) Slaves 
E) Working class C

Question 4

The Hellenistic era witnessed a more conscious separation of science from philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the most likely reason the Celts began to migrate south and west in the fifth century B.C.E.?

Accepted Answer

A) An outbreak of the plague 
B) Pressure from their enemies 
C) Overpopulation 
D) Alexander's conquests 
E) The collapse of their internal leadership 
A) An outbreak of the plague 
B) Pressure from their enemies 
C) Overpopulation 
D) Alexander's conquests 
E) The collapse of their internal leadership

Question 6

Lower-class women experienced the greatest increase in opportunities during the Hellenistic period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Please define the following key terms.
-cult of Eleusis

Accepted Answer

The Cult of Eleusis refers to the religi

Question 8

Why was Alexander the Great so intent on the conquest of Persia? What did his eventual victory mean to him?

Accepted Answer

Alexander the Great was so intent on the

Question 9

Please define the following key terms.
-Yahweh

Accepted Answer

Yahweh is the personal name of the God o

Question 10

Which statement most closely describes the Hellenistic economy?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost 90 percent of the population was enslaved. 
B) The entire era was marked by economic depression. 
C) Manufacturing replaced agricultural as the most important activity. 
D) Slavery all but disappeared. 
E) There was little economic innovation. 
A) Almost 90 percent of the population was enslaved. 
B) The entire era was marked by economic depression. 
C) Manufacturing replaced agricultural as the most important activity. 
D) Slavery all but disappeared. 
E) There was little economic innovation.

Question 11

In which area was the Antigonid kingdom based?

Accepted Answer

A) Palestine 
B) Egypt 
C) Macedonia 
D) Syria and Mesopotamia 
E) India 
A) Palestine 
B) Egypt 
C) Macedonia 
D) Syria and Mesopotamia 
E) India

Question 12

Where did the cult of Isis originate?

Accepted Answer

A) Egypt 
B) Macedonia 
C) Persia 
D) Athens 
E) Italy 
A) Egypt 
B) Macedonia 
C) Persia 
D) Athens 
E) Italy

Question 13

Please define the following key terms.
-Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II

Accepted Answer

Ptolemy II Philadelphus and Arsinoe II a

Question 14

At which location did Alexander the Great's troops rebel when he made the decision to invade and capture it?

Accepted Answer

A) Arabia 
B) Pergamum 
C) India 
D) Cochin 
E) Bactria 
A) Arabia 
B) Pergamum 
C) India 
D) Cochin 
E) Bactria

Question 15

Please define the following key terms.
-Isocrates

Accepted Answer

Isocrates was an ancient Greek rhetorici

Question 16

Please define the following key terms.
-Hellenistic cities

Accepted Answer

Hellenistic cities were urban centers th

Question 17

Who was the most important historian of the Hellenistic period?

Accepted Answer

A) Menander 
B) Polybius 
C) Euclid 
D) Thucydides 
E) Archimedes 
A) Menander 
B) Polybius 
C) Euclid 
D) Thucydides 
E) Archimedes

Question 18

Please define the following key terms.
-the library in Alexandria

Accepted Answer

The library in Alexandria, also known as

Question 19

Please define the following key terms.
-Antigonids

Accepted Answer

Who?
The Antigonids were a dynasty of He

Question 20

Which country did Alexander target as his first conquest?

Accepted Answer

A) Syria 
B) Rome 
C) Egypt 
D) Persia 
E) Arabia 
A) Syria 
B) Rome 
C) Egypt 
D) Persia 
E) Arabia

Exam 4: The Hellenistic World.

What was Alexandrian scholar Euclid's most famous achievement?

Please define the following key terms. -Susa

Which class of women achieved the most notable gains during the Hellenistic period?

The Hellenistic era witnessed a more conscious separation of science from philosophy.

What is the most likely reason the Celts began to migrate south and west in the fifth century B.C.E.?

Lower-class women experienced the greatest increase in opportunities during the Hellenistic period.

Please define the following key terms. -cult of Eleusis

Why was Alexander the Great so intent on the conquest of Persia? What did his eventual victory mean to him?

Please define the following key terms. -Yahweh

Which statement most closely describes the Hellenistic economy?

In which area was the Antigonid kingdom based?

Where did the cult of Isis originate?

Please define the following key terms. -Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II

At which location did Alexander the Great's troops rebel when he made the decision to invade and capture it?

Please define the following key terms. -Isocrates

Please define the following key terms. -Hellenistic cities

Who was the most important historian of the Hellenistic period?

Please define the following key terms. -the library in Alexandria

Please define the following key terms. -Antigonids

Which country did Alexander target as his first conquest?

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