Question 1

During the Hellenistic Age, as an institution, the polis

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A) declined in importance. 
B) lost its power over foreign affairs but retained a large degree of autonomy in domestic matters. 
C) was dominated by monarchy. 
D) no longer gave people the same degree of security and sense of belonging. 
E) All of these 
A) declined in importance. 
B) lost its power over foreign affairs but retained a large degree of autonomy in domestic matters. 
C) was dominated by monarchy. 
D) no longer gave people the same degree of security and sense of belonging. 
E) All of these E

Question 2

Which power came to control all the Hellenistic kingdoms, though not all their territories?

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A) Rome 
B) Ptolemaic Egypt 
C) The Seleucids 
D) The Parthians 
E) The Antigonids 
A) Rome 
B) Ptolemaic Egypt 
C) The Seleucids 
D) The Parthians 
E) The Antigonids A

Question 3

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question.
-Explain the parallels between today's world and the Hellenistic world.

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The Hellenistic world, which emerged after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, was a period of great cultural, political, and economic change. There are several parallels between the Hellenistic world and today's world that can be observed.

One parallel is the spread of Greek culture and influence during the Hellenistic period, similar to the spread of Western culture and influence in today's globalized world. The Hellenistic world saw the spread of Greek language, art, philosophy, and religion throughout the Mediterranean and beyond, as a result of Alexander's conquests and the subsequent establishment of Greek kingdoms. Similarly, today's world is characterized by the spread of Western culture, technology, and ideas through globalization, media, and international trade.

Another parallel is the interconnectedness of different cultures and societies in the Hellenistic world, similar to the interconnectedness of today's globalized world. The Hellenistic period saw the blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and other cultures in the newly established Hellenistic kingdoms, leading to the exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies. Similarly, today's world is characterized by the interconnectedness of different cultures and societies through international travel, migration, and communication, leading to the exchange of ideas, languages, and traditions.

Furthermore, the Hellenistic world and today's world both experienced significant advancements in science, technology, and philosophy. During the Hellenistic period, there were major developments in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy, as scholars from different cultures exchanged ideas and knowledge. Similarly, today's world is marked by rapid advancements in science and technology, with breakthroughs in fields such as genetics, artificial intelligence, and space exploration.

In conclusion, there are several parallels between the Hellenistic world and today's world, including the spread of culture and influence, interconnectedness of different societies, and advancements in science and technology. By understanding these parallels, we can gain insight into the dynamics of our globalized world and the enduring impact of the Hellenistic period on our modern society.

Question 4

According to the author, Hellenistic society was characterized by

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A) a mingling of peoples and an interchange of culture. 
B) a Hellenization of culture and the near-disappearance of native traditions, especially religious beliefs. 
C) declining trade and growing regional isolation. 
D) a sense of civic responsibility that permeated all social strata. 
E) a decline of Greek culture except in Greece itself. 
A) a mingling of peoples and an interchange of culture. 
B) a Hellenization of culture and the near-disappearance of native traditions, especially religious beliefs. 
C) declining trade and growing regional isolation. 
D) a sense of civic responsibility that permeated all social strata. 
E) a decline of Greek culture except in Greece itself.

Question 5

The Hellenistic kingdoms that succeeded Alexander's empires included

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A) Pergamum. 
B) the Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt. 
C) the Seleucid kingdom stretching from the Mediterranean to the frontiers of India. 
D) the Antigonid kingdom in Macedonia. 
E) All of these 
A) Pergamum. 
B) the Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt. 
C) the Seleucid kingdom stretching from the Mediterranean to the frontiers of India. 
D) the Antigonid kingdom in Macedonia. 
E) All of these

Question 6

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Antigonids

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Who?
The Antigonids were a dynasty of He

Question 7

Based on the author's presentation, which of the following does not apply to Polybius?

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A) Praise for Rome's balance of aristocratic and democratic elements 
B) Belief that a historian should show the facts and not try to teach moral lessons 
C) His origins and subsequent loyalties exemplify the universalism of the Hellenistic Age 
D) Criticism of Thucydides 
E) A systematic world history that "examine[s] the general and comprehensive scheme of events" 
A) Praise for Rome's balance of aristocratic and democratic elements 
B) Belief that a historian should show the facts and not try to teach moral lessons 
C) His origins and subsequent loyalties exemplify the universalism of the Hellenistic Age 
D) Criticism of Thucydides 
E) A systematic world history that "examine[s] the general and comprehensive scheme of events"

Question 8

The Hellenistic Age corresponded to the period

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A) from the Greek Dark Age to the time of Alexander. 
B) of the Peloponnesian War to Alexander's death. 
C) from Alexander's rise to the time of the Seleucids. 
D) from the death of Alexander to the formation of the Roman Empire. 
E) form the kingdom of Pergamom to the formation of the Roman Empire. 
A) from the Greek Dark Age to the time of Alexander. 
B) of the Peloponnesian War to Alexander's death. 
C) from Alexander's rise to the time of the Seleucids. 
D) from the death of Alexander to the formation of the Roman Empire. 
E) form the kingdom of Pergamom to the formation of the Roman Empire.

Question 9

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Seleucids

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The Seleucids were a Hellenistic dynasty

Question 10

Alexander's campaigns were extensive, covering about

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A) 2,000 miles. 
B) 5,000 miles. 
C) 7,000 miles. 
D) 10,000 miles. 
E) 13,000 miles. 
A) 2,000 miles. 
B) 5,000 miles. 
C) 7,000 miles. 
D) 10,000 miles. 
E) 13,000 miles.

Question 11

Which philosophy best expressed the world-mindedness of the Hellenistic Age?

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A) Epicureanism 
B) Stoicism 
C) Cynicism 
D) Platonism 
E) Skepticism 
A) Epicureanism 
B) Stoicism 
C) Cynicism 
D) Platonism 
E) Skepticism

Question 12

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-natural law

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Natural law is a theory that suggests th

Question 13

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Hellenization

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Hellenization refers to the spread of Gr

Question 14

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Cynicism

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Cynicism is a belief that people are mot

Question 15

Common to all Hellenistic kingdoms was

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A) the notion that law was seen as the will of the people. 
B) a sharp division of cultures and the absence of cultural cross-pollination. 
C) an extensive royal support of the arts and learning. 
D) Hellenization of the bulk of the population. 
E) All of these 
A) the notion that law was seen as the will of the people. 
B) a sharp division of cultures and the absence of cultural cross-pollination. 
C) an extensive royal support of the arts and learning. 
D) Hellenization of the bulk of the population. 
E) All of these

Question 16

Eratosthenes' map of the world shows all the following except

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A) a connection between all the world's oceans. 
B) India. 
C) Africa. 
D) Australia. 
E) Rhodes. 
A) a connection between all the world's oceans. 
B) India. 
C) Africa. 
D) Australia. 
E) Rhodes.

Question 17

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Diaspora

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The term "Diaspora" refers to the disper

Question 18

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question.
-Explain Skepticism and Cynicism.Discuss their position in the history of Greek thought.

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Skepticism and cynicism are two philosop

Question 19

Which of the following statements would contradict the author of the textbook?

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A) Alexander helped to stimulate an outburst of scientific activity. 
B) Hellenistic science "stood on the threshold of the modern world.When modern science began in the sixteenth century, it took up where the Greeks left off." 
C) Hellenistic scientists applied scientific principles to mechanical devices and grasped the theory of experiments. 
D) Attempts to integrate vast amounts of knowledge were accompanied by greater specialization. 
E) None of these 
A) Alexander helped to stimulate an outburst of scientific activity. 
B) Hellenistic science "stood on the threshold of the modern world.When modern science began in the sixteenth century, it took up where the Greeks left off." 
C) Hellenistic scientists applied scientific principles to mechanical devices and grasped the theory of experiments. 
D) Attempts to integrate vast amounts of knowledge were accompanied by greater specialization. 
E) None of these

Question 20

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Koine

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Koine is a term used to describe the com

During the Hellenistic Age, as an institution, the polis

Which power came to control all the Hellenistic kingdoms, though not all their territories?

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. -Explain the parallels between today's world and the Hellenistic world.

According to the author, Hellenistic society was characterized by

The Hellenistic kingdoms that succeeded Alexander's empires included

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Antigonids

Based on the author's presentation, which of the following does not apply to Polybius?

The Hellenistic Age corresponded to the period

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Seleucids

Alexander's campaigns were extensive, covering about

Which philosophy best expressed the world-mindedness of the Hellenistic Age?

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -natural law

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Hellenization

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Cynicism

Common to all Hellenistic kingdoms was

Eratosthenes' map of the world shows all the following except

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Diaspora

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. -Explain Skepticism and Cynicism.Discuss their position in the history of Greek thought.

Which of the following statements would contradict the author of the textbook?

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Koine

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Hebrews: a New View of God and the Individual

The Greek City-State: Democratic Politics

Greek Thought: From Myth to Reason

The Roman Republic: City-State to World Empire

The Roman Empire: a World-State

Early Christianity: a World Religion

The Heirs of Rome: Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom

The High Middle Ages: Vitality and Renewal

The Flowering of Medieval Culture: the Christian Synthesis

The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Dissolution

The Renaissance: Transition to the Modern Age

The Reformation: the Shattering of Christian Unity

European Expansion: Economic and Social Transformations

The Rise of Sovereignty: Transition to the Modern State

The Scientific Revolution: the Universe Seen As a Mechanism

The Age of Enlightenment: Reason and Reform

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Exam 5: The Hellenistic Age: Cultural Diffusion

During the Hellenistic Age, as an institution, the polis

Which power came to control all the Hellenistic kingdoms, though not all their territories?

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. -Explain the parallels between today's world and the Hellenistic world.

According to the author, Hellenistic society was characterized by

The Hellenistic kingdoms that succeeded Alexander's empires included

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Antigonids

Based on the author's presentation, which of the following does not apply to Polybius?

The Hellenistic Age corresponded to the period

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Seleucids

Alexander's campaigns were extensive, covering about

Which philosophy best expressed the world-mindedness of the Hellenistic Age?

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -natural law

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Hellenization

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Cynicism

Common to all Hellenistic kingdoms was

Eratosthenes' map of the world shows all the following except

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Diaspora

Instructions: Please write a thorough, well-organized essay to answer each question. -Explain Skepticism and Cynicism.Discuss their position in the history of Greek thought.

Which of the following statements would contradict the author of the textbook?

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Koine

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Hebrews: a New View of God and the Individual

The Greek City-State: Democratic Politics

Greek Thought: From Myth to Reason

The Roman Republic: City-State to World Empire

The Roman Empire: a World-State

Early Christianity: a World Religion

The Heirs of Rome: Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom

The High Middle Ages: Vitality and Renewal

The Flowering of Medieval Culture: the Christian Synthesis

The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Dissolution

The Renaissance: Transition to the Modern Age

The Reformation: the Shattering of Christian Unity

European Expansion: Economic and Social Transformations

The Rise of Sovereignty: Transition to the Modern State

The Scientific Revolution: the Universe Seen As a Mechanism

The Age of Enlightenment: Reason and Reform

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