Question 1

The Greek general who took Egypt after Alexander's death and converted it into the longest-lasting Hellenistic kingdom was

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A)  Ptolemy. 
B)  Brassius. 
C)  Seleucis. 
D)  Antigonis. 
E)  Bucephalus. 
A)  Ptolemy. 
B)  Brassius. 
C)  Seleucis. 
D)  Antigonis. 
E)  Bucephalus. A

Question 2

Talk about:
-hegemon

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A hegemon is a state or group that holds a preeminent position of power and influence over others. This dominance can be cultural, economic, military, or political. The concept of hegemony is often associated with the ability not just to coerce, but also to lead or command in various spheres of life, including international relations, social structures, and cultural domains.

In international relations, a hegemonic power is often seen as a state that has the capacity to single-handedly dominate the rules and arrangements by which international political and economic relations are conducted. Historically, examples of hegemonic powers include the British Empire in the 19th century and the United States in the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century.

Hegemony can also extend to cultural dominance, where a particular country's way of life, values, and norms become highly influential and are adopted by other countries. This can happen through soft power, which is the ability to shape the preferences of others through appeal and attraction rather than coercion or force.

The concept of hegemony is also important in the field of sociology, particularly in the work of Italian Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci. He expanded the meaning of hegemony to describe how the state and ruling capitalist class – the bourgeoisie – use cultural institutions to maintain power in capitalist societies. Gramsci argued that for a dominant class to rule, it must actively win the consent of the subordinate class through the permeation of societal institutions and the creation of a 'hegemonic culture'.

Hegemony is not static; it can be challenged and replaced. The hegemonic stability theory, for instance, suggests that the international system is more likely to remain stable when a single nation-state is the dominant world power, as it has both the resources and the interest to maintain the status quo. However, when the hegemon's power declines, this stability can be threatened, potentially leading to a period of conflict and realignment.

In summary, a hegemon is a leading or dominant player, whether it be a state or a social class, that has the ability to exert significant influence or control over others. This dominance is achieved through a combination of economic, political, military, and cultural means, and it often involves the consent of the governed rather than just coercive power.

Question 3

Talk about:
-Attalids and Pergamum

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The Attalids were a prominent Hellenistic dynasty that ruled the city of Pergamum, located in modern-day Turkey, from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century BC. The dynasty was founded by Philetaerus, who was a trusted general of the Seleucid Empire. After the death of Alexander the Great, Philetaerus took advantage of the power vacuum in the region and declared himself king of Pergamum.

Under the rule of the Attalids, Pergamum became a major center of Hellenistic culture and learning. The Attalid kings were known for their patronage of the arts and sciences, and they established a renowned library that rivaled the famous Library of Alexandria. Pergamum also became known for its impressive architecture, including the Great Altar of Pergamon, which is now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.

The Attalids were also skilled diplomats and military leaders, and they successfully navigated the complex political landscape of the Hellenistic world. They formed alliances with Rome and played a key role in the defeat of the Seleucid Empire, expanding their territory and influence in the process.

However, the Attalid dynasty came to an end in 133 BC when the last king, Attalus III, bequeathed his kingdom to the Roman Republic upon his death. Pergamum then became the capital of the Roman province of Asia, and it continued to be an important cultural and political center in the Roman Empire.

Overall, the Attalids and their rule in Pergamum left a lasting impact on the history and culture of the ancient world, and their legacy can still be seen in the archaeological remains of the city and the artifacts that have been preserved from their time.

Question 4

Talk about:
-Zeno

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Zeno of Elea was a pre-Socratic Greek ph

Question 5

Stoicism

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A)  was formed by Epicurus. 
B)  later became very popular with the Celts and Germans. 
C)  maintained that people could gain inner peace by seeking virtue and living according to nature. 
D)  believed in a material afterlife. 
E)  argued that one should free oneself from public activities and responsibilities. 
A)  was formed by Epicurus. 
B)  later became very popular with the Celts and Germans. 
C)  maintained that people could gain inner peace by seeking virtue and living according to nature. 
D)  believed in a material afterlife. 
E)  argued that one should free oneself from public activities and responsibilities.

Question 6

Talk about:
-Battle of Chaeronea

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The Battle of Chaeronea was a significan

Question 7

Which of the following was not one of Philip II's military reforms?

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A)  He abandoned the phalanx formation as too ineffective and inefficient. 
B)  He made use of cavalry contingents in breaking the opposing line of battle. 
C)  His warriors used a longer thrusting spear, double that of the Greek hoplite. 
D)  He made use of engineers who designed catapults to destroy enemy fortifications. 
E)  His infantrymen carried smaller shields and shorter swords than Greek hoplites. 
A)  He abandoned the phalanx formation as too ineffective and inefficient. 
B)  He made use of cavalry contingents in breaking the opposing line of battle. 
C)  His warriors used a longer thrusting spear, double that of the Greek hoplite. 
D)  He made use of engineers who designed catapults to destroy enemy fortifications. 
E)  His infantrymen carried smaller shields and shorter swords than Greek hoplites.

Question 8

Talk about:
-Archimedes

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Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, ph

Question 9

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

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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 systems 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 systems 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 10

Isocrates

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A)  condemned Philip II for his aggression against the Greek city states. 
B)  agreed with Demosthenes that Alexander would be an improvement over Philip II. 
C)  hoped that Philip would unite the Greek world in a campaign against Persia. 
D)  was put to death for criticizing the gods. 
E)  supported Alexander of Macedonia in his struggle against his father, Philip. 
A)  condemned Philip II for his aggression against the Greek city states. 
B)  agreed with Demosthenes that Alexander would be an improvement over Philip II. 
C)  hoped that Philip would unite the Greek world in a campaign against Persia. 
D)  was put to death for criticizing the gods. 
E)  supported Alexander of Macedonia in his struggle against his father, Philip.

Question 11

Which of the following Hellenistic kingdoms was the largest and controlled much of the old Persian Empire?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Seleucus was especially active in founding new cities after Alexander's death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After the death of Alexander the Great, his lead general, Ptolemy, ruled for fifteen years in Alexander's name from Bactria to Macedonia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Talk about:
-"A Gaul and His Wife"

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"A Gaul and His Wife" is not a widely re

Question 15

Talk about:
-Eratosthenes

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The answer of Talk about:
-Eratosthenes...

Question 16

The mystery cults and religions of the Hellenistic world

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A)  were completely foreign and thus unacceptable to the Greeks. 
B)  helped pave the way for the success of Christianity. 
C)  never achieved widespread popularity due to their inability to fulfill people's spiritual needs. 
D)  lacked an emotional initiation experience, unlike the Greek civic cults. 
E)  became the state religions of the various Hellenistic kingdoms. 
A)  were completely foreign and thus unacceptable to the Greeks. 
B)  helped pave the way for the success of Christianity. 
C)  never achieved widespread popularity due to their inability to fulfill people's spiritual needs. 
D)  lacked an emotional initiation experience, unlike the Greek civic cults. 
E)  became the state religions of the various Hellenistic kingdoms.

Question 17

How did Greek religious practices in the Hellenistic era differ from those in the classical era?

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In the Hellenistic era, Greek religious

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct about the Hellenistic civilization?

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A)  It was an entirely stagnant civilization. 
B)  There were few achievements in science and art. 
C)  Signs of decline were apparent by the late third century B.C.E. 
D)  In comparison to earlier Greek society, there was more equality between the rich and the poor. 
E)  It preceded Hellenic civilization. 
A)  It was an entirely stagnant civilization. 
B)  There were few achievements in science and art. 
C)  Signs of decline were apparent by the late third century B.C.E. 
D)  In comparison to earlier Greek society, there was more equality between the rich and the poor. 
E)  It preceded Hellenic civilization.

Question 19

An especially important cultural center with the largest library in ancient times was

Accepted Answer

A)  Thebes. 
B)  Athens. 
C)  Pergamum. 
D)  Alexandria. 
E)  Persepolis. 
A)  Thebes. 
B)  Athens. 
C)  Pergamum. 
D)  Alexandria. 
E)  Persepolis.

Question 20

The Hellenistic states in the centuries after Alexander the Great

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A)  became despotic monarchies. 
B)  rarely fought amongst themselves. 
C)  included large numbers of non-Greeks in leadership positions. 
D)  showed little innovation in their armies and military institutions. 
E)  all disappeared by the second century B.C.E. 
A)  became despotic monarchies. 
B)  rarely fought amongst themselves. 
C)  included large numbers of non-Greeks in leadership positions. 
D)  showed little innovation in their armies and military institutions. 
E)  all disappeared by the second century B.C.E.

Exam 4: The Hellenistic World

The Greek general who took Egypt after Alexander's death and converted it into the longest-lasting Hellenistic kingdom was

Talk about: -hegemon

Talk about: -Attalids and Pergamum

Talk about: -Zeno

Stoicism

Talk about: -Battle of Chaeronea

Which of the following was not one of Philip II's military reforms?

Talk about: -Archimedes

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

Isocrates

Which of the following Hellenistic kingdoms was the largest and controlled much of the old Persian Empire?

Seleucus was especially active in founding new cities after Alexander's death.

After the death of Alexander the Great, his lead general, Ptolemy, ruled for fifteen years in Alexander's name from Bactria to Macedonia.

Talk about: -"A Gaul and His Wife"

Talk about: -Eratosthenes

The mystery cults and religions of the Hellenistic world

How did Greek religious practices in the Hellenistic era differ from those in the classical era?

Which of the following statements is correct about the Hellenistic civilization?

An especially important cultural center with the largest library in ancient times was

The Hellenistic states in the centuries after Alexander the Great

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