Hellenistic Culture Quiz

What did Alexander the Great accomplish by 332 B.C.?

• Conquered Rome

• Entered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria

• Reached the Indus Valley

• Became king of Macedonia at age 20

Answer explanation

Alexander the Great entered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria by 332 B.C., marking one of his significant accomplishments.

After Alexander's death, who became the governor of Egypt?

• Antigonus

• Seleucus

• Ptolemy

• Philip II

Answer explanation

The governor of Egypt after Alexander's death was Ptolemy.

Which of the following was NOT an influence on Hellenistic culture?

• Egyptian

• Persian

• Indian

• Greek

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Indian' as it was NOT an influence on Hellenistic culture, unlike Egyptian, Persian, and Greek influences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is known for accurately estimating the value of pi (π) during the Hellenistic period?

• Plato

• Archimedes

• Euclid

• Aristotle

Answer explanation

Archimedes is known for accurately estimating the value of pi (π) during the Hellenistic period.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.1

The language that emerged as a result of cultural blending in Hellenistic cities was:

• Latin

• Koine

• Sanskrit

• Aramaic

Answer explanation

The language that emerged as a result of cultural blending in Hellenistic cities was Koine, not Latin, Sanskrit, or Aramaic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Alexander the Great led 35,000 soldiers into Anatolia in 334 B.C.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because Alexander the Great did lead 35,000 soldiers into Anatolia in 334 B.C.

Alexander the Great's empire spread onto three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because Alexander the Great's empire did indeed spread onto three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The Pharos, a giant lighthouse, was one of the attractions of Alexandria.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Pharos was indeed a giant lighthouse in Alexandria, making the statement true.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Hellenistic culture is a blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Mesopotamian influences.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true because Hellenistic culture indeed combined influences from Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Mesopotamian civilizations.

Stoicism and Epicureanism were philosophies that emerged during the Classical Greek period.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False because Stoicism and Epicureanism emerged during the Hellenistic period, not the Classical Greek period.