The Hellenistic World

How did Alexander the Great encourage the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire?

• He encouraged Greek settlers to move to existing cities.

• He housed collections of Greek learning in libraries he built.

• He founded new cities that he modeled after Greek cities.

• He established centers of learning to teach Greek philosophy.

Which of the following was a result of the Ptolemaic kings’ construction of the Museum and the library in Alexandria?

• Trade and manufacturing were encouraged in Egypt.

• People in Parthia and Bactria rebelled.

• New architectural styles were developed using Persian influences.

• Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.

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.

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.

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

Why did Alexander the Great not conquer India?

• He died of an illness before he got there.

• The Persians would not let him cross into India.

• His horse died.

• His troops were tired and wanted to return home.

Who was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic era?

• Cleopatra VII

• Menander

• Polybius

• Callimachus