Hellenistic Kingdoms Lesson 2 Flashcard

Front

Why was the Seleucid kingdom difficult to control?

Back

It was spread out with many different customs.

Front

What title was Ptolemy given to gain support in Egypt?

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Pharaoh

Front

Which kingdom had rebellions they had to stop and was left vulnerable and easily conquered by Rome? Options: Macedonia, Syria, Egypt, Persia

Back

Macedonia

Front

What was one of the reasons Alexandria was considered a great city?

Back

It had the world's largest library and the Museum.

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What did Hellenistic rulers rely on to strengthen their economies?

Back

Greek advisors

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What was a common feature of trade throughout the Hellenistic region?

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A uniform trade system of common culture, currency and language.

Front

What language was used as the common language in the Hellenistic region?

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Greek

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What did the Hellenistic kingdoms build to improve trade?

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Trade networks

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Who formed the most powerful and wealthiest of Hellenistic kingdoms? Options: Cleopatra VII, Antigonus, Ptolemy, Seleucus

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Ptolemy

Front

Who controlled Egypt after Alexander's death? Options: Cleopatra VII, Antigonus, Ptolemy, Seleucus

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Ptolemy