Ch 4.4 - The Hellenistic Era

What Greek philosopher was the founder of Stoicism?

• Theocritus

• Zeno

• Aristarchus

• Eratosthenes

• Archimedes

What individual created the first sun-centered theory of the universe?

• Theocritus

• Zeno

• Aristarchus

• Eratosthenes

• Archimedes

What famous mathematician of the Hellenistic Era described plane geometry in his book titled "Elements"?

• Euclid

• Archimedes

• Appolonius

• Eratosthenes

• Epicurus

What Greek philosopher taught that happiness came from emphasis on pleasures such as food, friends, family, and comfortable surroundings? He avoided stress, worries, and pain and rarely took part in public service.

• Euclid

• Archimedes

• Appolonius

• Eratosthenes

• Epicurus

Known as the best playwright of the Hellenistic Era and wrote 108 comedies?

• Archimedes

• Meander

• Appolonius

• Aristarchus

• Euclid

What famous Greek developed solid geometry and figured out the value of pi?

• Archimedes

• Meander

• Appolonius

• Aristarchus

• Euclid

What individual of the Hellenistic Era used calculations to conclude the earth was round + measured the earth's circumference?

• Meander

• Archimedes

• Eratosthenes

• Aristarchus

• Appolonius

What Greek epic writer was famous for "Argonautica"?

• Meander

• Archimedes

• Eratosthenes

• Aristarchus

• Appolonius

What philosophy stated that the way to achieve happiness was to limit worry and stress in life. Rather to spend time with friends, family, good food, and comfortable surroundings.

• Stoicism

• Animism

• Kamism

• Epicureanism

What philosophy taught that happiness came from following reason and not emotions? It believed in the importance of doing your duty to serve the city.

• Stoicism

• Animism

• Kamism

• Epicureanism