Unit 5.4: Hellenistic Culture

What does the term 'Hellenistic' refer to?

• Period of ancient Greek history and culture after Alexander the Great's death

• Term for medieval European literature

• Era of Chinese dynasties

• Type of ancient Roman architecture

Who was the famous mathematician and inventor who lived during the Hellenistic period?

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Archimedes

• Aristotle

Which city became the center of Hellenistic culture under the rule of Alexander the Great?

• Alexandria

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

What was the main language used in the Hellenistic world?

• Koine Greek

• Arabic

• Latin

• Mandarin

What were some key features of Hellenistic art and architecture?

• Increased realism, emphasis on emotion and movement, use of new materials like bronze, incorporation of diverse cultural influences

• Limited use of emotion and static figures

• Exclusively using traditional materials like wood and clay

• Decreased realism and focus on abstract forms

How did Hellenistic culture spread throughout the ancient world?

• Through peaceful negotiations with neighboring civilizations

• By the invention of advanced communication technologies

• Through the influence of Roman conquerors

• Through the conquests of Alexander the Great, establishment of Greek colonies, trade networks, and diffusion of Greek language and ideas.

What impact did Hellenistic culture have on the development of science and philosophy?

• Hellenistic culture focused solely on military advancements, neglecting science and philosophy

• Hellenistic culture promoted superstition and anti-intellectualism, impeding the development of science and philosophy

• Hellenistic culture hindered the exchange of ideas and discouraged intellectual curiosity

• Hellenistic culture promoted intellectual curiosity, facilitated the exchange of ideas, and encouraged the study of various disciplines, contributing to the development of science and philosophy.

Who were some of the famous Hellenistic philosophers?

• Heraclitus, Parmenides, Anaxagoras

• Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

• Thales, Anaximander, Empedocles

• Epicurus, Zeno of Citium, Pyrrho of Elis

What role did women play in Hellenistic society?

• Women were not allowed to participate in any religious ceremonies in Hellenistic society

• Women were responsible for all agricultural work in Hellenistic society

• Women were the primary rulers in Hellenistic society

• Women primarily played roles within the household and participated in religious ceremonies in Hellenistic society.

How did the Hellenistic period come to an end?

• Revival of the Greek city-states

• Collapse due to economic instability

• Peaceful transition to a new ruling dynasty

• Conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt by the Roman Empire