Exam 5: Greece and Iran

The term the Greeks used to describe someone who seized and held power in violation of political norms of the community was called a _____.

Identify the following term(s). -Cyrus

The transition to a literary, rather than orally based, culture is notable in the works of

Using Map (in the textbook) 5.3, explain how Alexander's unification of these territories led to the fostering of cultural exchange, the creation of a cosmopolitan empire, and the idea of Hellenism.

The Greek Dark Age was a period of

Explain what is meant by the Hellenistic Age.

Worship and sacrifice to the Greek gods was done in the hope of:

Using Map (in the textbook) 5.1, explain how the geography of Iran left it relatively isolated from the more western settlements of Mesopotamia and Assyria. Explain why the lack of cities contributed to this isolation.

Using Map (in the textbook) 5.3, show the extent of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great. What areas did Alexander target for conquest, and why? Which different groups of peoples were brought within the empire? How did Alexander plan to rule such a large empire?

Identify the following term(s). -satrap

Identify the following term(s). -Herodotus

Identify the following term(s). -Ptolemies

The most profitable product for Cyrene was

How did geography and natural resources influence the creation of the Persian Empire?

Which change inaugurated the advent of the Greek Archaic Period around 800 B.C.E.?

Darius established the administrative center of his empire in Susa, however, he began an imperial and ceremonial center for the empire in:

Identify the following term(s). -tyrant

Which of the following were not "cosmopolitan" features of Hellenistic societies?

Identify the following term(s). -Darius I

Identify the following term(s). -Delian League