Hellenistic Period Achievements and Events

The video explores the spread of Greek culture, focusing on Philip of Macedonia's unification of Greece and Alexander the Great's conquests. It highlights the Hellenistic period's cultural and scientific achievements and discusses the lasting impact of Greek culture on future civilizations.

How did the Greeks originally view the Macedonians?

• As equals

• As allies

• As barbarians

• As leaders

What was Demosthenes' role in the context of Philip of Macedonia's conquest?

• He was a philosopher who ignored the conflict

• He supported Philip's conquest

• He warned the Greeks about the Macedonian threat

• He was a general in Philip's army

What was a key strategy of Alexander the Great in his military campaigns?

• Using only defensive tactics

• Avoiding direct confrontation

• Attacking the enemy at their strongest point

• Attacking the enemy at their weakest point

Which battle is considered one of Alexander's most impressive victories?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Gaugamela

• Battle of Salamis

What was a significant outcome of Alexander's conquests?

• The decline of Greek language

• The isolation of Greek culture

• The spread of Greek culture across Asia

• The complete destruction of Greek culture

What marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period?

• The rise of Augustus

• The start of the Peloponnesian War

• The death of Alexander the Great

• The fall of Rome

Which city became a great center of learning during the Hellenistic period?

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Sparta

• Athens

What was one of the notable achievements in Alexandria during the Hellenistic period?

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of the Library of Alexandria

• The development of democracy

• The construction of the Parthenon

What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

• It fell apart

• It was taken over by the Romans

• It remained stable

• It expanded further

What lasting impact did Greek culture have on future civilizations?

• It had no impact

• It was only relevant in Greece

• It influenced Roman culture

• It was completely forgotten