Module 9 7th Grade

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

• A. He encouraged Greek settlers to move to existing cities.

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

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

• D. 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?

• A. Trade and manufacturing were encouraged in Egypt.

• B. People in Parthia and Bactria rebelled.

• C. New architectural styles were developed using Persian influences.

• D. Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.

Why was the Seleucid kingdom unsuccessful in staying united?

• A. It was too large and contained many different peoples.

• B. Its government was too weak and failed to put down rebellions.

• C. It was too poor to construct new roads and irrigation systems in Persia.

• D. Its government was influenced too much by Greek ideas about government.

Which of the following statements describes the status of Hellenistic women?

• A. They wrote comedic poetry and developed new architectural styles.

• B. They could own property, run businesses, and be educated.

• C. They served in the military and fought in major battles.

• D. They could vote, hold political office, and be judges.

      What question did Hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?

• A. How can people become happy?

• B. How can people become wealthy?

• C. How can people improve society?

• D. How can people lead moral lives?

Alexandrian poet whose poetry was polished and learned

• Callimachus

• Menander

• Polybius

• Strabo

Greek historian who lived in Rome and described the rise of its empire

• Callimachus

• Polybius

• Menander

• Strabo

Greek historian who lived in Rome and described the rise of its empire

• Menander

• Callimachus

• Polybius

•             Strabo

Greek geographer who described the different people and countries known to the Greek world

• Polybius

• Menander

• Callimachus

• Strabo

Archimedes

• A. mathematician who described the basic ideas about geometry

• B. astronomer who proposed that the earth moves around the sun

• C. inventor who created a device to help farmers bring water uphill

• D. Athenian poet who wrote over 100 plays, which were mostly comedies that often focused on romantic love