Hellenistic World Test Review

What famous philosopher was Alexander's teacher as a child?

• Socrates
• Plato
• Sappho
• Aristotle

What happened to Alexander the Great's empire after his death?

• Persian rulers rebelled and formed their own kingdoms
• His children split his empire into three equally sized kingdoms
• Egyptian rulers adopted Greek culture to rule their people
• His generals fought each other until three kingdoms were formed

What best describes the cultural landscape of Hellenistic Egypt?

• a blend of Greek, Macedonian, and Syrian Culture
• A blend of Greek, Macedonia and Egyptian Culture
• A blend of Syrian Culture and Egyptian Culture
• A blend of Greek and Egyptian Culture

Which of the following is an example of Hellenistic culture in Alexandria?

• rural areas using traditional Syrian Laws
• buildings constructed using Greek styles
• clothing and shoes styled after Persian rulers
• the lighthouse decorated with Egyptian hieroglyphs

How did Hellenistic artists differ in their style compared to Greek artists?

• They showed their subjects in more formal poses
• They produced paintings more often than sculptures
• They used philosophical themes instead of religious ones
• They showed their subjects in more active or natural poses

How can we tell the blending of Greek and Egyptian religion in art?

• By only using Greek Gods in art
• By using both Greek and Syrian Gods in art
• By using just Macedonian Gods in art
• By using both Greek and Egyptian Gods in art

Which Hellenistic thinker described the basic principles of geometry?

• Euclid
• Diogenes
• Zeno
• Pyrrho

Greek culture was mostly noticed in large cities and rural areas tended to be more traditional.

• True
• False

Where did philosophers go to study in Egypt?

• Nubia
• Nile City
• Alexandria
• Kush

How was Hellenistic architecture different from Greek forms?

• They were smaller buildings without large columns
• They were larger buildings and more ornate
• They were the same as Greek forms
• They did not have buildings