Ch. 5 Lesson 6

What event weakened the Greek city-states and allowed Macedonia to grow stronger?

• The Persian Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Punic Wars

• The Hellenistic War

How did King Philip II gain control over the Greek city-states?

• He negotiated a peaceful alliance between them.

• He bribed some leaders, defeated others in battle, and some joined him voluntarily.

• He united the Greek states under a democratic system.

• He conquered Greece by allying with Persia.

What city did Alexander establish in Egypt that became a major center of trade and culture?

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Pergamum

Why did Alexander’s soldiers refuse to continue their campaign into India?

• They ran out of supplies.

• They feared the power of the Indian armies.

• They were tired of fighting and wanted to return home.

• Alexander’s army was defeated in battle.

Fill in the blank: Alexander established the city of _______ in Egypt, which became a major center of trade and culture.

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Pergamum

Which city became the capital of Alexander's empire in Egypt?

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Pergamum

Fill in the blank: The city of _______ was established by Alexander and became a major cultural hub.

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Pergamum

Fill in the blank: Alexander's soldiers were _______ and wanted to return home, leading to the end of their campaign in India.

• victorious

• tired

• defeated

• eager

What happened to Alexander’s empire after his death?

• It was ruled by his son.

• It remained unified under Macedonian control.

• It broke into four kingdoms ruled by his generals.

• It was immediately conquered by the Romans.

Which city became one of the largest and most influential centers in the Mediterranean world during the Hellenistic Era?

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Babylon

• Athens