Unit 8 Greek Civilization

What describes the Hellenistic culture of the city of Alexandria?

• It blended Greek, Mongol, Persian, and Indian cultures.

• It blended Greek, Indian, Mongol, and Chinese cultures.

• It blended Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures.

• It blended Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian cultures.

How did Archimedes influence the study of math and science?

• He calculated the value of pi.

• He invented the study of physics.

• He discovered the existence of geometry.

• He taught that the Earth is the center of the universe.

How did Plutarch contribute to Hellenistic philosophy and the arts?

• He was the first author to write about the use of logic and reason.

• He claimed that philosophy was more important than math and science.

• He wrote biographies about important historical figures and leaders.

• He used philosophy to influence the decisions of government leaders.

What Greek philosophy focused on living well?

• Stoicism

• Epicureanism

• Ptolemy's theory

• Archimedes's theory

What military tactic did Philip II use to defeat the Greek city-states?

• He fought a defensive war on land.

• He used the navy to fight battles at sea.

• He drew enemy soldiers into narrow areas.

• He relied on long-standing military technology.

Why did Philip II have an advantage over the Greek city-states?

• Macedonia directly bordered Athens.

• Macedonia allied with the Persian Empire.

• Macedonia required all men to join the army.

• Macedonia conquered other territories quickly.

What did Alexander the Great do once he became king?

• He took control of India.

• He unified the Greek city-states.

• He conquered the Persian Empire.

• He destroyed Macedonia’s military.

How did Hellenistic political ideas affect the people living in conquered lands?

• They had to follow Greek laws.

• They no longer had to pay taxes.

• They could be elected as representatives.

• They had to swear loyalty to the Greek leader.

Which individuals qualified for citizenship in ancient Athens?

• free males who had been born in Athens and were at least 18 years old

• free males who had been born in Greece and were at least 18 years old

• free individuals who had been born in Athens and were at least 18 years old

• free males who had immigrated to Greece and were at least 18 years old

Which type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?

• direct democracy

• city-state democracy

• representative democracy

• parliamentary democracy