Alexander's Empire and the Hellenistic Period

What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

• It was divided among his generals.

• It remained united under one ruler.

• It was conquered by the Romans.

• It was abandoned and fell into chaos.

Which general took control of Macedonia after Alexander's death?

• Antigonus

• Seleucus

• Ptolemy

• Perdiccas

What was the Antigonid Kingdom known for?

• Facing invasions from the Gauls

• Being the wealthiest kingdom

• Having the largest library

• Being the center of Greek culture

Which general took control of most of Alexander's Asian conquests?

• Seleucus

• Antigonus

• Ptolemy

• Cassander

What was the Seleucid Kingdom known for?

• Being difficult to manage

• Having the largest army

• Being the smallest kingdom

• Being the most peaceful

Who ruled Egypt after Alexander's empire was divided?

• Ptolemy

• Antigonus

• Seleucus

• Cassander

What did the Ptolemaic rulers encourage?

• The growth of Greek culture

• The expansion of the army

• The building of fortresses

• The development of agriculture

What was built in Alexandria under the Ptolemaic rule?

• A large library

• A massive fortress

• A grand palace

• A large marketplace

What became the common language during the Hellenistic period?

• Greek

• Latin

• Persian

• Egyptian

What was a significant development in trade during the Hellenistic period?

• A uniform system of trade

• The decline of trade routes

• The isolation of kingdoms

• The rise of local markets