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Ancient Greece pt. 2

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was a result of the Ptolemaic kings’ construction of the Museum and the library in Alexandria?

a)

Trade and manufacturing were encouraged in Egypt.

b)

People in Parthia and Bactria rebelled.

c)

New architectural styles were developed using Persian influences.

d)

Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.

2.

What question did Hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?

a)

How should people live their life?

b)

How can people become wealthy?

c)

How can people improve society?

d)

How can people prove the existence of god?

3.

The library here attracted scholars from all over the world.

a)

Athens

b)

Alexandria

c)

Antioch

d)

Asia

4.

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

a)

After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.

b)

Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southwest Asia.

c)

Alexander ruled Greece and all conquered lands for over 20 years.

d)

The progress of Greek scholars was halted.

5.

The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that

a)

Earth is the center of the universe, while the sun rotates around it.

b)

Earth is round and calculated its circumference to be relatively close to the actual figure.

c)

Pluto is part of our solar system.

d)

the moon controlled the cyclic rise and fall of the tides.

6.

According to the philosophy of Stoicism,

a)

life could only be complete when it was centered on the basic ideal of friendship.

b)

happiness could only be found when people gained inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God.

c)

gaining material wealth brings happiness.

d)

happiness was the goal of life, and the way to achieve it was the pursuit of pleasure, the only true good.

7.

According to the philosophy of Epicurus,

a)

public service was regarded as noble; selfish pursuits brought about sadness.

b)

happiness was the goal of life and could be achieved through the pursuit of pleasure.

c)

enlightenment could only be achieved through long periods of meditation.

d)

happiness could be found only when people studied poetry.

8.

The conquests of Alexander the Great created the

a)

Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art.

b)

Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of the Greek language and Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.

c)

Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people.

d)

Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty and anarchy.

9.

The mathematician Euclid wrote the Elements, which was a

a)

revolutionary exploration of art, including the value of painting.

b)

treatise on the geometry of spheres and cylinders.

c)

discussion of specific gravity.

d)

textbook on plane geometry that has been used up to modern times.

10.
Which of these areas was not part of the Hellenistic world?
a)
Egypt
b)
Greece
c)
Southwest Asia
d)
China
11.

What Greek philosopher was the founder of Stoicism?

a)

Theocritus

b)

Zeno

c)

Aristarchus

d)

Eratosthenes

e)

Archimedes

12.

What individual created the first sun-centered theory of the universe?

a)

Theocritus

b)

Zeno

c)

Aristarchus

d)

Eratosthenes

e)

Archimedes

13.

What famous mathematician of the Hellenistic Era described plane geometry in his book titled "Elements"?

a)

Euclid

b)

Archimedes

c)

Appolonius

d)

Eratosthenes

e)

Epicurus

14.

What Greek philosopher taught that happiness came from emphasis on pleasures such as food, friends, family, and comfortable surroundings? He avoided stress, worries, and pain and rarely took part in public service.

a)

Euclid

b)

Archimedes

c)

Appolonius

d)

Eratosthenes

e)

Epicurus

15.

What famous Greek developed solid geometry and figured out the value of pi?

a)

Archimedes

b)

Meander

c)

Appolonius

d)

Aristarchus

e)

Euclid

16.

What philosophy taught that happiness came from following reason and not emotions? It believed in the importance of doing your duty to serve the city.

a)

Stoicism

b)

Animism

c)

Kamism

d)

Epicureanism

17.

The library here attracted scholars from all over the world.

a)

Athens

b)

Alexandria

c)

Antioch

d)

Asia

18.

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

a)

After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.

b)

Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southwest Asia.

c)

Alexander ruled Greece and all conquered lands for over 20 years.

d)

The progress of Greek scholars was halted.

19.

How did Alexander the Great encourage the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire?

a)

He encouraged Greek settlers to move to existing cities.

b)

He housed collections of Greek learning in libraries he built.

c)

He founded new cities that he modeled after Greek cities.

d)

He established centers of learning to teach Greek philosophy.

20.

Which of the following was a result of the Ptolemaic kings’ construction of the Museum and the library in Alexandria?

a)

Trade and manufacturing were encouraged in Egypt.

b)

People in Parthia and Bactria rebelled.

c)

New architectural styles were developed using Persian influences.

d)

Greek culture and learning spread in Egypt.

21.

Why was the Seleucid kingdom unsuccessful in staying united?

a)

It was too large and contained many different peoples.

b)

Its government was too weak and failed to put down rebellions.

c)

It was too poor to construct new roads and irrigation systems in Persia.

d)

Its government was influenced too much by Greek ideas about government.

22.

How were the Hellenistic kingdoms connected? (Choose two answers.)

a)

A standing army kept the peace.

b)

A form of Greek was a common language.

c)

Standard coins were used by the kingdoms.

d)

Goods traded between the kingdoms were taxed.

e)

A central government in Macedonia made laws about trade.

23.

Which of the following statements describes the status of Hellenistic women?

a)

They wrote comedic poetry and developed new architectural styles.

b)

They could own property, run businesses, and be educated.

c)

They served in the military and fought in major battles.

d)

They could vote, hold political office, and be judges.

24.

What question did Hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?

a)

How can people become happy?

b)

How can people become wealthy?

c)

How can people improve society?

d)

How can people lead moral lives?

25.

He became king of Macedonia in 359 B.C. His plan was to unite the Greek city-states under his rule and then destroy the Persians once and for all.

a)

Xerxes

b)

Philip II

c)

Mr. Scaff

d)

Ramses III

26.

The library here attracted scholars from all over the world.

a)

Athens

b)

Alexandria

c)

Antioch

d)

Asia

27.

Alexander the Great's empire spread into what three continents?

a)

North America, Asia, and Australia

b)

Europe, Africa and North America

c)

Europe, Asia, and Australia

d)

Europe, Asia and Africa

28.

Macedonia was a city-state located north of __________________.

a)

Greece

b)

Rome

c)

India

d)

Lake Butler

29.

At age 20, he took over as king of Macedonia

a)

Leonidas

b)

Coach Best

c)

Alexander

d)

Philip II

30.

Who is the Macedonian king who took over Greece

a)

Leonidas

b)

Mr. Parrish

c)

Alexander

d)

Philip II

31.
How was Philip II related to Alexander the Great?
a)
Philip was Alexander's brother
b)
Philip was Alexander's son
c)
They were cousins
d)
Philip was Alexander's father
32.
Alexander died in battle.
a)
True
b)
False
33.

Who was Alexander the Great's teacher?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Coach Chandler

c)

Plato

d)

Archimedes

34.

Alexander died when he was ___________ years old.

a)

thirty-two

b)

twenty

35.

Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander’s death?

a)

Macedonia, Seleucid Empire, Pergamum, and Egypt

b)

Sparta, Rome, Mycenae, and Minoa

c)

Persia, Syria, Palestine, and Spain

d)

Thermopylae, Marathon, Pergamum, and Egypt

36.

According to the philosophy of Epicurus,

a)

Public service was regarded as noble; selfish pursuits brought about sadness.

b)

Happiness was the goal of life and could be achieved through the pursuit of pleasure.

c)

Enlightenment could only be achieved through long periods of meditation.

d)

Happiness could be found only when people studied poetry.

37.

After Alexander the Great died the _______________ _____ began. This was the time period where Greek culture spread throughout the world.

a)

Golden Age

b)

Hellenistic Era

c)

Age of Aquarius

d)

Era of Good Feelings

38.
The Greek city-states fought against each other in the Peloponnesian War.  What was a major effect of the war?
a)
Sparta was able to conquer Thebes.
b)
Macedonia was able to conquer Greece.
c)
Athens was able to enter a golden age.
d)
Thebes 
39.
Alexander helped the Greek city-states unite by
a)
forcing them to speak the same language
b)
taking away many of their freedoms
c)
focusing their attention on a common enemy 
d)
having Sparta's leader lead all of Greece
40.
What does it mean to say that Alexander conquered by using kindness?
a)
He let towns that surrendered to his army keep their own leaders
b)
He convinced people to vote for him to make him their only leader
c)
He gave people gifts of gold and jewels in order to become their leader
d)
He offered lessons for people in the religion he wanted them to practice
41.
What is one way Alexander used religion to control his empire?
a)
He enslaved people who did not share his religion
b)
He encouraged people to believe he was a god
c)
He insisted that everyone believe in Greek gods
d)
He developed a new religion that all would share
42.

How might Alexander have described his approach to unifying empire?

a)

"I respect the beliefs of many different peoples."

b)

"I am a great leader who has conquered the world."

c)

"I make sure everyone practices the same religion."

d)

"I have gold for everyone."

43.
Alexander built cities with these features: an agora, a temple, a theater, and a university.  Why did he design cities this way?
a)
Because he enjoyed watching people buy and sell their goods.
b)
Because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities.
c)
Because he believed people needed a public place to pray.
d)
Because he thought it would encourage people to attend plays.
44.
After his military victory, how did Alexander keep his power in Persia?
a)
He had the Persians worship Greek gods.
b)
He adopted many Persian practices.
c)
He had the Persians read Egyptian books.
d)
He adopted a Persian boy to succeed him.
45.
What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
a)
Alexander's son Philip took over
b)
Greece conquered Macedonia
c)
Alexander's empire fell apart
d)
Sparta won the Peloponnesian War
46.

What was the eastern edge of Alexander the Great's Empire?

a)

Macedonia

b)

Athens

c)

India

d)

Egypt

47.
Legends about eagles, lightning and storms surrounding his birth and victories made people believe Alexander was favored by which Greek god?
a)
Hercules
b)
Zeus
c)
Pluto
d)
Mercury
48.

Alexander was 20 when he became ruler of Macedonia and Greece, but Philip had carefully prepared his son for the job. By age 16, Alexander was serving as a commander in the Macedonian army. He quickly won the respect of his soldiers. After Philip's death, Alexander was ready to fulfill his father's dream. He prepared to invade the Persian Empire.


How old was Alexander when he served as a commander?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

16

d)

20

49.

334 b.c., Alexander led about 40,000 Macedonian and Greek soldiers into Asia Minor. Their goal was to defeat one of the strongest armies in the world—the Persians. Alexander's cavalry (KAV • uhl • ree), or soldiers on horseback, proved to be a stronger force. They fought a battle at Granicus, in what is today northwestern Turkey.


What animal did the cavalry use in the army?

a)

Camel

b)

Sheep

c)

Turkey

d)

Horse

50.
Who was King Phillip II ?
a)
King of Mesopotamia
b)
The Father of Alexander the Great
c)
The son of Zeus 
d)
a brand of shoes
51.

What body of water marks the eastern edge of Alexander's empire?

a)

River Gordium

b)

Indus River

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Euphrates River

52.

Which areas was NOT part of Alexander's Empire?

a)

Rome

b)

Egypt

c)

India

d)

Persia

53.

Which civilization welcomed Alexander and proclaimed him pharaoh?

a)

Egypt

b)

Persia

c)

India

54.

What river marked the end of Alexander's push eastward?

a)

Huang He

b)

Ganges

c)

Indus

d)

Nile

55.

What happened to Alex's empire after his death?

a)

His Persian wife became regent.

b)

His son took over but quickly lost control

c)

The empire was split among his major generals

d)

The Persian king, Darius III, reclaimed most of the territory.

56.

Which war made it possible for Philip II of Macedonia to take over the Greek city-states?

a)

Peloponnesian Wars

b)

Persian Wars

c)

Trojan Wars

d)

Punic Wars

57.

What type of animal , named Bucephalus, was Alexander's favourite?

a)

Dog

b)

Bear

c)

Horse

d)

Cat

58.

Whom did Philip defeat at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Thebes

d)

Corinth

59.

Which major Persian city surrendered to Alexander in 334 BCE?

a)

Pasargadae

b)

Persepolis

c)

Susa

d)

Sardis

60.

Who became regent of Macedon in 334 BCE?

a)

Hephaestion

b)

Cleitus

c)

Callisthenes

d)

Antipater

61.

How long was the siege of Tyre in 332 BCE?

a)

Four months

b)

Five months

c)

Six months

d)

Seven months

62.

Alexander founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt near which natural feature?

a)

The Nile Delta

b)

The Arabian Desert

c)

The River Nile

d)

The Mediterranean coast

63.

Which battle of 331 BCE led to the fall of the Persian Achaemenid Empire?

a)

Granicus

b)

Issus

c)

Tyre

d)

Gaugamela

64.

When Alexander reached Persepolis in 330 BCE, what actions did he take?

a)

Burned it

b)

Made sacrifices at the temple

c)

Looted it

d)

Held a symposium party

65.

Which Persian satrap of Bactria declared himself King of Persia in 329 BCE?

a)

Bessus

b)

Ariobarzanes

c)

Poros

d)

Craterus

66.

Which king controlled the Punjab when Alexander invaded?

a)

Bessus

b)

Ariobarzanes

c)

Poros

d)

Craterus

67.

Where was Alexander's wife, Roxanne, born?

a)

Bactria

b)

Sogdiana

c)

Scythia

d)

Masagatae

68.

Which of Alexander's close friends died in 324 BCE?

a)

Hephaestion

b)

Cleitus

c)

Callisthenes

d)

Antipater

69.

Where did Alexander conquer just before his death in 323 BCE?

a)

The Levant

b)

Medes

c)

Babylon

d)

Lydia

70.

Why was there chaos in the Persian Empire after Alexander's death?

a)

There was a series of serious rebellions across the empire

b)

People stopped paying taxes and began to question the laws of the land

c)

There was disagreement about who should become the next ruler

d)

There was disagreement about whether the empire should continue to expand or not

71.

A Greek Philosopher and a teacher who developed the question answer method

a)

Plato

b)

Alexander

c)

Aristotle

d)

Socrates

72.

a method of inquiry and instruction employed by Socrates consisting of a series of questionings

a)

Aristotle Academy

b)

Plato Debates

c)

Socratic Method

d)

Sophoclean Narrative

73.

The mix of Greek, Persian, and other cultures as a result of Alexander's empire is...

a)

Hellenism

b)

Stoicism

c)

Epicureanism

d)

Greekism

74.

What was Alexander's greatest and lasting legacy?

a)

conquering the largest empire in the ancient world in only 13 years

b)

the blending of cultures (Hellenism) that lead to scientific, cultural, and philosophical advancement

c)

defeating the Persian Empire

d)

uniting Greece under one rule

75.

Who was the King of the Persian Empire that escaped death when Alexander conquered Persia, only to be killed by his own men a year later

a)

Ptolemy

b)

Darius III

c)

Trye

d)

Egypt

76.

Who was the "father of modern medicine?"

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Thucydides

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Homer

77.

Who developed the equasion a2 + b2 = c2?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Thucydides

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Homer

78.

Who wrote the Odyssey?

a)

Phidias

b)

Aschylus & Sophocles

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Homer

79.

Who wrote about the Peloponnesian War?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Thucydides

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Homer

80.

Hellenistic culture includes

a)

Greek, Indian, Egyptian & Persian influences

b)

influences from China and the Far East

c)

the culture of the ancient Celtics

d)

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

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