The Hellenistic Era

How were the Hellenistic kingdoms connected? (Choose two answers.)

• A standing army kept the peace.

• A form of Greek was a common language.

• Standard coins were used by the kingdoms.

• Goods traded between the kingdoms were taxed.

• A central government in Macedonia made laws about trade.

Which of the following statements describes the status of Hellenistic women?

• They wrote comedic poetry and developed new architectural styles.

• They could own property, run businesses, and be educated.

• They served in the military and fought in major battles.

• They could vote, hold political office, and be judges.

Why was the Seleucid kingdom unsuccessful in staying united?

• It was too large and contained many different peoples.

• Its government was too weak and failed to put down rebellions.

• It was too poor to construct new roads and irrigation systems in Persia.

• Its government was influenced too much by Greek ideas about government.

What question did Hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?

• How can people become happy?

• How can people become wealthy?

• How can people improve society?

• How can people lead moral lives?

The library here attracted scholars from all over the world.

• Athens

• Alexandria

• Antioch

• Asia

Who was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic era?

• Cleopatra VII

• Menander

• Polybius

• Callimachus

The conquests of Alexander the Great created the

• Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art.

• Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of the Greek language and Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.

• Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people.

• Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty and anarchy.

Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander’s death?

• Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, and Egypt

• Sparta, Rome, Mycenae, and Minoa

• Persia, Syria, Palestine, and Spain

• Thermopylae, Marathon, Pergamum, and Egypt

What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

• After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.

• Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southwest Asia.

• Alexander ruled Greece and all conquered lands for over 20 years.

• The progress of Greek scholars was halted.

The era when the Greek culture dominated the ancient world.

• The Hellenistic Period

• The Archaic Period

• The Classical Period