Question 1

Aristotle believed that:

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A) the only true reality lies in unchanging ideals. 
B) only matter exists,and so ideals are the creation of human minds. 
C) ideals shape matter toward specific purposes. 
D) the human mind cannot understand the order of the universe and so should concentrate only on human concerns. 
E) only real phenomena can be investigated in order to understand the world in which we live. 
A) the only true reality lies in unchanging ideals. 
B) only matter exists,and so ideals are the creation of human minds. 
C) ideals shape matter toward specific purposes. 
D) the human mind cannot understand the order of the universe and so should concentrate only on human concerns. 
E) only real phenomena can be investigated in order to understand the world in which we live.

Question 2

According to Stoicism,evil does not exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because:

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A) so many legends grew up around him during his lifetime. 
B) his military victories are so well known. 
C) he died young and without a clear heir. 
D) he did not actually accompany his armies on their far-flung campaigns. 
E) nothing was written about him during his lifetime. 
A) so many legends grew up around him during his lifetime. 
B) his military victories are so well known. 
C) he died young and without a clear heir. 
D) he did not actually accompany his armies on their far-flung campaigns. 
E) nothing was written about him during his lifetime.

Question 4

What was the effect of the fourth century b.c.e.crisis on art and literature?

Accepted Answer

Realism continued to influence art as sc

Question 5

As his empire spread throughout the ancient world,Alexander founded roughly how many cities?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 20 
C) 45 
D) 70 
E) 210 
A) 5 
B) 20 
C) 45 
D) 70 
E) 210

Question 6

Philip II of Macedon's early success had much to do with his:

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A) early experiences in the Athenian Navy. 
B) reorganization of the Macedonian Army. 
C) understanding of the Persian phalanx formation. 
D) single-minded desire to conquer Athens and subject it to one-man rule. 
E) army being so very much larger than that of any of his enemies. 
A) early experiences in the Athenian Navy. 
B) reorganization of the Macedonian Army. 
C) understanding of the Persian phalanx formation. 
D) single-minded desire to conquer Athens and subject it to one-man rule. 
E) army being so very much larger than that of any of his enemies.

Question 7

Why did autocratic rulers in the Hellenistic world encourage manufacturing industries?

Accepted Answer

A) Manufacturing trade goods slowed the development of harbors,roads,and canals,thus preserving their power. 
B) Manufacturing distracted local and foreign rivals from aggressive military campaigns. 
C) Manufacturing increased international trade revenues and therefore taxation and tariffs. 
D) Manufacturing brought in exotic goods that were previously unavailable in the ancient world. 
E) Manufacturing trade goods increased the development of harbors,canals,and ship design. 
A) Manufacturing trade goods slowed the development of harbors,roads,and canals,thus preserving their power. 
B) Manufacturing distracted local and foreign rivals from aggressive military campaigns. 
C) Manufacturing increased international trade revenues and therefore taxation and tariffs. 
D) Manufacturing brought in exotic goods that were previously unavailable in the ancient world. 
E) Manufacturing trade goods increased the development of harbors,canals,and ship design.

Question 8

The Macedonians were regarded by the Greeks as little more than barbarians,but they did engage in one activity,_________,that indicates that they were,in fact,Greek.

Accepted Answer

A) the dramatic competition in Athens each year 
B) the Olympic Games every four years 
C) appealing to the Oracle at Delphi before making any political decision 
D) joining the Delian League to fight against the Persians 
E) speaking the Greek language 
A) the dramatic competition in Athens each year 
B) the Olympic Games every four years 
C) appealing to the Oracle at Delphi before making any political decision 
D) joining the Delian League to fight against the Persians 
E) speaking the Greek language

Question 9

What changes took place in Greek religion during the third and second centuries b.c.e.?

Accepted Answer

Hellenistic religion changed to offer pe

Question 10

What were the contributions of Ptolemaic Egypt to the ancient world?

Accepted Answer

Of the Hellenistic kingdoms,Ptolemaic is

Question 11

Aristotle argued that the universe could only be understood by exploring the natural world in which people lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The beginning of the end of Alexander's conquests was his inability to fully subdue:

Accepted Answer

A) Mesopotamia. 
B) Egypt. 
C) Parthia. 
D) Bactria. 
E) Gedrosia. 
A) Mesopotamia. 
B) Egypt. 
C) Parthia. 
D) Bactria. 
E) Gedrosia.

Question 13

In time,the philosophy known as _________ would come to be highly influential among the Romans.

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhism 
B) Zoroastrianism 
C) Stoicism 
D) Taoism 
E) Confucianism 
A) Buddhism 
B) Zoroastrianism 
C) Stoicism 
D) Taoism 
E) Confucianism

Question 14

Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander's successors in Egypt,Seleucid Asia,and Antigonid Macedonia.

Accepted Answer

The descendants of Ptolemy adopted the t

Question 15

All of the male rulers of Macedonian Egypt took the name:

Accepted Answer

A) Antigonus. 
B) Alexander. 
C) Ptolemy. 
D) Seleucus. 
E) Ramses. 
A) Antigonus. 
B) Alexander. 
C) Ptolemy. 
D) Seleucus. 
E) Ramses.

Question 16

What are the key differences between the Greece of the Hellenistic period and that of the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

The polis was the center of life in the

Question 17

Alexander's last major battle was:

Accepted Answer

A) Actium. 
B) Thermopylae. 
C) Hydaspes. 
D) Salamis. 
E) Marathon. 
A) Actium. 
B) Thermopylae. 
C) Hydaspes. 
D) Salamis. 
E) Marathon.

Question 18

Alexander's successors in Egypt ruled their Macedonian subjects in the same way they ruled their Egyptian subjects,as pharaoh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Theban Sacred Band was:

Accepted Answer

A) an elite military unit composed entirely of male couples. 
B) the priestly caste of Thebes. 
C) a group of helots committed to overthrowing Sparta. 
D) a religious orchestra active in early Greek drama. 
E) the royal house of Thebes. 
A) an elite military unit composed entirely of male couples. 
B) the priestly caste of Thebes. 
C) a group of helots committed to overthrowing Sparta. 
D) a religious orchestra active in early Greek drama. 
E) the royal house of Thebes.

Question 20

How did art and literature reflect the political and economic atmosphere of Hellenistic Greece?

Accepted Answer

New forms of literature focused on escap

Aristotle believed that:

According to Stoicism,evil does not exist.

Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because:

What was the effect of the fourth century b.c.e.crisis on art and literature?

As his empire spread throughout the ancient world,Alexander founded roughly how many cities?

Philip II of Macedon's early success had much to do with his:

Why did autocratic rulers in the Hellenistic world encourage manufacturing industries?

The Macedonians were regarded by the Greeks as little more than barbarians,but they did engage in one activity,_________,that indicates that they were,in fact,Greek.

What changes took place in Greek religion during the third and second centuries b.c.e.?

What were the contributions of Ptolemaic Egypt to the ancient world?

Aristotle argued that the universe could only be understood by exploring the natural world in which people lived.

The beginning of the end of Alexander's conquests was his inability to fully subdue:

In time,the philosophy known as _________ would come to be highly influential among the Romans.

Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander's successors in Egypt,Seleucid Asia,and Antigonid Macedonia.

All of the male rulers of Macedonian Egypt took the name:

What are the key differences between the Greece of the Hellenistic period and that of the Classical Era?

Alexander's last major battle was:

Alexander's successors in Egypt ruled their Macedonian subjects in the same way they ruled their Egyptian subjects,as pharaoh.

The Theban Sacred Band was:

How did art and literature reflect the political and economic atmosphere of Hellenistic Greece?

Early Civilizations

Peoples, gods, and Empires: 1700-500

The Civilization of Greece, 1000-400

The Civilization of Ancient Rome

The Transformation of Rome

Romes Three Heirs,500-950

The Expansion of Europe,950-1100

The Consolidation of Europe,1100-1250

The Medieval World,1250-1350

Rebirth and Unrest,1350-1453

Innovation and Exploration,1453-1533

The Age of Dissent and Division,1500-1564

Europe in the Atlantic World,1550-1660

European Monarchies and Absolutism,1660-1725

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Exam 4: The Greek World Expands, 400-150

Aristotle believed that:

According to Stoicism,evil does not exist.

Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because:

What was the effect of the fourth century b.c.e.crisis on art and literature?

As his empire spread throughout the ancient world,Alexander founded roughly how many cities?

Philip II of Macedon's early success had much to do with his:

Why did autocratic rulers in the Hellenistic world encourage manufacturing industries?

The Macedonians were regarded by the Greeks as little more than barbarians,but they did engage in one activity,_________,that indicates that they were,in fact,Greek.

What changes took place in Greek religion during the third and second centuries b.c.e.?

What were the contributions of Ptolemaic Egypt to the ancient world?

Aristotle argued that the universe could only be understood by exploring the natural world in which people lived.

The beginning of the end of Alexander's conquests was his inability to fully subdue:

In time,the philosophy known as _________ would come to be highly influential among the Romans.

Compare and contrast the rule of Alexander's successors in Egypt,Seleucid Asia,and Antigonid Macedonia.

All of the male rulers of Macedonian Egypt took the name:

What are the key differences between the Greece of the Hellenistic period and that of the Classical Era?

Alexander's last major battle was:

Alexander's successors in Egypt ruled their Macedonian subjects in the same way they ruled their Egyptian subjects,as pharaoh.

The Theban Sacred Band was:

How did art and literature reflect the political and economic atmosphere of Hellenistic Greece?

Early Civilizations

Peoples, gods, and Empires: 1700-500

The Civilization of Greece, 1000-400

The Civilization of Ancient Rome

The Transformation of Rome

Romes Three Heirs,500-950

The Expansion of Europe,950-1100

The Consolidation of Europe,1100-1250

The Medieval World,1250-1350

Rebirth and Unrest,1350-1453

Innovation and Exploration,1453-1533

The Age of Dissent and Division,1500-1564

Europe in the Atlantic World,1550-1660

European Monarchies and Absolutism,1660-1725

The New Science of the Seventeenth Century

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