Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Review

Front

The ancient city of Alexandria was a major attraction for __________.

Back

scholars

Front

Sculptors in the Hellenistic Era carved statues of realistic-looking humans showing emotions.

Back

True

Front

The most important poet of Greek New Comedy was __________.

Back

Menander

Front

Which of these statements is part of the teachings of Epicurus?
- Happiness results from using reason.
- Decisions should be guided by sound thinking.
- People have a duty to serve their community.
- The way to be happy is to avoid pain.

Back

The way to be happy is to avoid pain.

Front

The most famous scientist of the Hellenistic Era was __________.

Back

Archimedes

Front

Aristarchus and Eratosthenes made important contributions in the field of __________.

Back

astronomy

Front

Euclid's book Elements is about __________.

Back

plane geometry

Front

What was one important contribution of Archimedes? Options: He discovered that Earth circles around the sun., He figured out the value of pi., He discovered that Earth is round., He measured the circumference of Earth.

Back

He figured out the value of pi.

Front

Rome took control of Greece because the four kingdoms formed from Alexander's empire would not work together.

Back

True

Front

The city-state of Rome grew into a major power and took control of Greece.

Back

True