Question 1

The four most important Hellenistic kingdoms were founded by Alexander's sons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The scientific foundations of medicine made by Alexandrian physicians

Accepted Answer

A) continued uninterrupted through Roman times. 
B) were made possible through the use of dissection and vivisection. 
C) included, most importantly, a new understanding of the circulation of blood through the body. 
D) made magical practices, amulets, and herbal potions obsolete. 
E) abandoned their Greek roots and relied exclusively on previous Persian practices. 
A) continued uninterrupted through Roman times. 
B) were made possible through the use of dissection and vivisection. 
C) included, most importantly, a new understanding of the circulation of blood through the body. 
D) made magical practices, amulets, and herbal potions obsolete. 
E) abandoned their Greek roots and relied exclusively on previous Persian practices.

Question 3

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Corinthian League

Accepted Answer

The Corinthian League, also known as the

Question 4

Who wrote the best example of Hellenistic "New Comedy"?

Accepted Answer

A) Aristophanes 
B) Menander 
C) Euripides 
D) Aeschylus 
E) Polybius 
A) Aristophanes 
B) Menander 
C) Euripides 
D) Aeschylus 
E) Polybius

Question 5

Who was the ruler of Persia at the time of Alexander's invasion?

Accepted Answer

A) Xerxes III 
B) Cyrus V 
C) Darius II 
D) Cambyses IV 
E) Cyrus II 
A) Xerxes III 
B) Cyrus V 
C) Darius II 
D) Cambyses IV 
E) Cyrus II

Question 6

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 7

Of all the many varieties of products traded in the Hellenistic world, the greatest trade was in gold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What was the greatest difference between education during the Hellenistic period and education during the classical period?

Accepted Answer

A) Rather than being a private enterprise, Hellenistic education became a duty of cities and their governments. 
B) Poor and middle-class Greeks alike were allowed to go to Hellenistic schools. 
C) The core curriculum became music and art rather than history, rhetoric, and philosophy. 
D) The elective system was first introduced, allowing students to choose the subject matter they preferred over any set, classical curriculum. 
E) Educational establishments were completely under the control of religious bodies and institutions. 
A) Rather than being a private enterprise, Hellenistic education became a duty of cities and their governments. 
B) Poor and middle-class Greeks alike were allowed to go to Hellenistic schools. 
C) The core curriculum became music and art rather than history, rhetoric, and philosophy. 
D) The elective system was first introduced, allowing students to choose the subject matter they preferred over any set, classical curriculum. 
E) Educational establishments were completely under the control of religious bodies and institutions.

Question 9

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Battle of Chaeronea

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Chaeronea, fought in 338 B

Question 10

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
heliocentric view of the universe

Accepted Answer

The heliocentric view of the universe is

Question 11

How did Stoicism contrast with Epicureanism?

Accepted Answer

A) It suggested that activism in the public realm was good and noble. 
B) It embraced the theological beliefs of Jews. 
C) It embraced elements of Greek culture. 
D) It rejected a belief in the activism of the gods in the world. 
E) It suggested that people should separate themselves from the corruption of the political sphere. 
A) It suggested that activism in the public realm was good and noble. 
B) It embraced the theological beliefs of Jews. 
C) It embraced elements of Greek culture. 
D) It rejected a belief in the activism of the gods in the world. 
E) It suggested that people should separate themselves from the corruption of the political sphere.

Question 12

The last surviving member of which of these dynasties bequeathed his kingdom to Rome?

Accepted Answer

A) Seleucid 
B) Hashemite 
C) Attalid 
D) Ptolemaic 
E) Antigonid 
A) Seleucid 
B) Hashemite 
C) Attalid 
D) Ptolemaic 
E) Antigonid

Question 13

How did Greek religion change during the Hellenistic period?

Accepted Answer

A) It changed to various kinds of emperor worship. 
B) It replaced classical Greek gods with fertility gods. 
C) Its followers became very receptive to the eastern religious mystery cults. 
D) It reverted back to a form of animism. 
E) It was deeply influenced by Buddhism, brought to the west by Alexander and his successors. 
A) It changed to various kinds of emperor worship. 
B) It replaced classical Greek gods with fertility gods. 
C) Its followers became very receptive to the eastern religious mystery cults. 
D) It reverted back to a form of animism. 
E) It was deeply influenced by Buddhism, brought to the west by Alexander and his successors.

Question 14

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

Question 15

According to Epicureanism, what was the fundamental factor motivating human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) A desire to appease the gods 
B) A desire to be an active participant in political affairs 
C) A focus on self-interest 
D) A concern for the good of the community 
E) A desire to lead a socially active life 
A) A desire to appease the gods 
B) A desire to be an active participant in political affairs 
C) A focus on self-interest 
D) A concern for the good of the community 
E) A desire to lead a socially active life

Question 16

Stoicism and Epicureanism focused primarily on

Accepted Answer

A) creating political stability. 
B) the afterlife. 
C) the problem of human happiness. 
D) the nature of rational thought. 
E) defeating rival philosophical schools. 
A) creating political stability. 
B) the afterlife. 
C) the problem of human happiness. 
D) the nature of rational thought. 
E) defeating rival philosophical schools.

Question 17

Which group dominated the ruling class during the Hellenistic period?

Accepted Answer

A) Persians 
B) Greeks 
C) Italians 
D) Jews 
E) Egyptians 
A) Persians 
B) Greeks 
C) Italians 
D) Jews 
E) Egyptians

Question 18

Which migration was an important development in the Hellenistic period?

Accepted Answer

A) Egyptian migration west 
B) Celtic migration to northern Europe 
C) Roman migration to Greece 
D) Greek migration to Hellenistic cities 
E) Mongo migration east 
A) Egyptian migration west 
B) Celtic migration to northern Europe 
C) Roman migration to Greece 
D) Greek migration to Hellenistic cities 
E) Mongo migration east

Question 19

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Macedonia

Accepted Answer

Macedonia is a geographical and historic

Question 20

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Euclid

Accepted Answer

Euclid, often referred to as the "Father

Exam 4: The Hellenistic World

The four most important Hellenistic kingdoms were founded by Alexander's sons.

The scientific foundations of medicine made by Alexandrian physicians

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Corinthian League

Who wrote the best example of Hellenistic "New Comedy"?

Who was the ruler of Persia at the time of Alexander's invasion?

In which area was the Antigonid kingdom based?

Of all the many varieties of products traded in the Hellenistic world, the greatest trade was in gold.

What was the greatest difference between education during the Hellenistic period and education during the classical period?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Battle of Chaeronea

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. heliocentric view of the universe

How did Stoicism contrast with Epicureanism?

The last surviving member of which of these dynasties bequeathed his kingdom to Rome?

How did Greek religion change during the Hellenistic period?

Which country did Alexander target as his first conquest?

According to Epicureanism, what was the fundamental factor motivating human behavior?

Stoicism and Epicureanism focused primarily on

Which group dominated the ruling class during the Hellenistic period?

Which migration was an important development in the Hellenistic period?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Macedonia

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Euclid

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