Review-The Hellenistic Era

What does the term 'Hellenistic' mean?

• To imitate Greeks
• To conquer lands
• To create new cities
• To study philosophy

Which of the following was NOT one of the four Hellenistic kingdoms that emerged after Alexander's death?

• Macedonia
• Syria
• Persia
• Egypt

What was the primary language used in government during the Hellenistic Era?

• Latin
• Greek
• Persian
• Arabic

Which city founded by Alexander became the largest in the Mediterranean region?

• Athens
• Pergamum
• Alexandria
• Syracuse

What was the role of Greek colonists in the Hellenistic cities?

• To spread Greek culture
• To conquer local populations
• To establish trade routes
• To build military fortifications

Which of the following best describes the art of the Hellenistic Era?

• Idealistic and abstract
• Emotional and realistic
• Simple and minimalistic
• Dark and somber

Who wrote the epic poem 'Argonautica'?

• Theocritus
• Homer
• Apollonius of Rhodes
• Menander

What significant contribution did Eratosthenes make to science?

• He discovered gravity
• He calculated Earth's circumference
• He invented the Archimedes' screw
• He proposed the heliocentric theory

Which mathematician is known for writing 'Elements'?

• Archimedes
• Euclid
• Eratosthenes
• Pythagoras

What was Archimedes' famous exclamation upon discovering specific gravity?

• Eureka!
• Aha!
• Voila!
• Hooray!