Greek Civilization and Its Expansion

The video covers the migration of Indo-Europeans to Greece, the rise of the Mycenaean civilization, and the Greek expansion during the Dark Ages. It discusses Greek colonization and trade due to limited arable land. The conquests of Alexander the Great led to the Hellenistic world, which was later divided among his heirs. The Roman Empire eventually conquered Greek territories, but Hellenistic culture continued to spread.

Where did the early Greeks, known as Minions, likely migrate from?

• Northern Africa

• Regions south of present-day Russia

• Western Europe

• The Middle East

Which civilization emerged in the 16th century BC and spread throughout Greece and Crete?

• The Mycenaean Civilization

• The Persian Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was a primary reason for Greek cities to establish colonies along the Mediterranean?

• To escape invasions

• To find new sources of gold

• To spread their religion

• To control maritime trade routes

Which region was NOT a principal area for Greek colonization?

• Southern Italy

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The British Isles

• The African coast

Who was the ambitious king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian Empire?

• Philip II

• Darius III

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

What was the result of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• The establishment of the Byzantine Empire

• The formation of the Hellenistic world

• The decline of Greek culture

• The creation of the Roman Empire

What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

• It became part of the Persian Empire

• It was conquered by the Romans

• It was divided among his heirs

• It was united under a single ruler

What facilitated the expansion of the Roman Empire after Alexander's empire was divided?

• The decline of the Persian Empire

• The division of the Hellenistic world

• The unification of Greek city-states

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

Which kingdom was the last Hellenistic kingdom to be incorporated into the Roman Empire?

• The Kingdom of Macedonia

• The Kingdom of Pergamon

• The Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt

• The Seleucid Empire

Despite Roman dominance, what continued to spread throughout the Mediterranean?

• Egyptian religion

• Roman law

• Hellenistic culture

• Persian traditions