The Hellenistic Era

Why was Alexandria the most important city in the Hellenistic world?

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire

• it had the largest library with 700,00 scrolls and the lighthouse which is one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world

• It was the birthplace of Alexander the Great

• It was known for its military strength and conquests

Out of Alexander's 3 generals, who got Egypt?

• Ptolemy

• seleucus

• Antigonus

Draw the 3 levels of society

What was in Rhodes?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Colossus of Rhodes, the busiest commercial port

• The Statue of Liberty

Which word best describes Hellenistic sculpture?

• Idealistic

• Heroic

• Realistic

• Simplistic 

Hellenistic culture includes

• Greek, Indian, Egyptian & Persian influences

• influences from China and the Far East

• the culture of the ancient Celtics

• the culture of the Mayan and Olmec people in Mezo-America

Alexander the Great spread this Greek-like culture across continents.

• Roman culture

• Mesopotamian culture

• Hellenistic culture

• Byzantine culture

What does the term “Hellenistic” mean?

• It means the spreading of Greek animals following the death of Alexander the Great.

• It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Alexander the Great.

• It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Pericles.

Alexander the Great spread Hellenistic culture, meaning

• Macedonian-like culture

• Greek-like culture

• Roman-like culture

• Persian-like culture

Which of these areas was not part of the Hellenistic world?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Southwest Asia

• China