Unit 2: The Roots of Western Thought and Hellenism

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Hellenism

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Greek-like

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Who died in 323 BCE without a clear successor (heir) to his throne?

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Alexander the Great

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After Alexander's death, his empire was divided into ______ kingdoms.

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four

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One of the four kingdoms that emerged after Alexander's death was: Seleucid Empire, Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire, Carthaginian Empire

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Seleucid Empire

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The political system of the Hellenistic kingdoms was democracy.

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False

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Which of the following was NOT an innovation added to Greek-style warfare in the Hellenistic era? War elephants, Siege towers, Catapults, Gunpowder

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Gunpowder

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What were the main centers provided by Hellenistic cities?

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Centers for thought, trade, education, and religion

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Select two goods that traveled over the major trade routes in Hellenistic cities: Silk and spices, Grain and olive oil, Furs and tea, Coffee and tobacco

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Grain and olive oil

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What was the original focus of the Greek 'gymnasium'?

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Physical education

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The sense of Greek superiority was cemented over the native people in the lands they ruled.

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True