Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Influence

Which empire did Alexander the Great conquer to expand his territory significantly?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Carthaginian Empire

Define the Hellenistic world. How did Alexander the Great influence its development?

• He restricted cultural exchange.

• He encouraged interaction among diverse cultures.

• He abolished Greek traditions in conquered lands.

• He adopted only Persian cultural practices.

How did Alexander the Great handle religious diversity in his empire?

• He forced everyone to adopt Greek gods.

• He allowed freedom of religion.

• He banned non-Greek religions.

• He promoted a single state religion.

After Alexander’s death, his empire was divided into successor kingdoms. Which was NOT one of these kingdoms?

• Seleucid Empire

• Ptolemaic Egypt

• Macedonian Kingdom

• Roman Republic

What were some of the major contributions of the Hellenistic world to art and philosophy?

• The development of the Socratic method

• The rise of abstract expressionism

• The spread of Epicureanism and Stoicism

• The establishment of Gothic architecture

Locate the boundaries of Alexander’s empire on a map. Which modern countries were part of it?

• Greece, Egypt, India

• Rome, Carthage, Britain

• Greece, China, Mongolia

• Egypt, Mesopotamia, Japan

What economic impact did Alexander the Great’s conquests have on the ancient world?

• Trade expanded between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• It caused the collapse of regional trade routes.

• It established an economy based solely on agriculture.

• It ended trade along the Silk Road.

Why did Alexander the Great’s empire fragment after his death?

• His generals lacked loyalty to him.

• He failed to establish a clear line of succession.

• His empire was too small to govern effectively.

• His policies discouraged unity among conquered peoples.

Which scientific advances were made during the Hellenistic period?

• The discovery of the heliocentric model by Aristarchus

• The invention of paper by Ptolemy

• The creation of movable type printing

• The development of concrete engineering

Which famous city, founded by Alexander the Great, became a center for trade, science, and learning?

• Athens

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Persepolis