Question 1

Religious belief in the Hellenistic world was:

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A) uniform throughout the successor empires of Alexander. 
B) varied and largely based on individual choice. 
C) imposed on people by their kings or emperors. 
D) absolute and unquestioning. 
E) always polytheistic. 
A) uniform throughout the successor empires of Alexander. 
B) varied and largely based on individual choice. 
C) imposed on people by their kings or emperors. 
D) absolute and unquestioning. 
E) always polytheistic.

Question 2

Although historians believe that early accounts of Alexander's life by Plutarch and Arrian are reliable,they also find them problematic because they:

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A) were written four hundred years after Alexander lived. 
B) were written by Greek historians who did not appreciate Alexander's genius. 
C) were written by Alexander's enemies. 
D) were based on Persian accounts of Alexander's feats. 
E) only survive today in fragmentary form. 
A) were written four hundred years after Alexander lived. 
B) were written by Greek historians who did not appreciate Alexander's genius. 
C) were written by Alexander's enemies. 
D) were based on Persian accounts of Alexander's feats. 
E) only survive today in fragmentary form.

Question 3

In what ways were the Aetolian and Achaean Leagues a challenge to Antigonid rule?

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Unlike the defensive alliances of the Cl

Question 4

Xenephon's book,the Anabasis,provided Alexander with information about the:

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A) structures of Athenian government. 
B) history of the Trojan War. 
C) basics of Macedonian military strategy. 
D) culture of Persia. 
E) genealogy of the kings of Macedonia. 
A) structures of Athenian government. 
B) history of the Trojan War. 
C) basics of Macedonian military strategy. 
D) culture of Persia. 
E) genealogy of the kings of Macedonia.

Question 5

Platonic dialogues are some of the earliest surviving works of Western philosophy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prior to the reign of Philip II,Greeks viewed Macedonia as a highly advanced society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Hellenistic kingdoms were generally prosperous due to increased trade.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Aristarchus of Samos's deduction that the earth circled the sun was refuted because it disagreed with the premise that humanity,and thus the earth,was the most important facet of the universe and must be at the center.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In what ways did Alexander's way of treating his conquered enemies mark a departure among generals in the ancient world?

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Though Alexander was fully capable of ru

Question 10

How much of Alexander's success did he owe to his father?

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Philip stabilized the northern boundarie

Question 11

The work of Herophilus proved Aristotle's belief that the heart was the seat of human intellect.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Polybius is significant to the literature of the Hellenistic age for:

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A) his epic poems about Greece's heroes. 
B) his lyric love poetry. 
C) his views on Greece's history,especially the Peloponnesian Wars. 
D) his essays which criticized democracy. 
E) his biography of Aristotle. 
A) his epic poems about Greece's heroes. 
B) his lyric love poetry. 
C) his views on Greece's history,especially the Peloponnesian Wars. 
D) his essays which criticized democracy. 
E) his biography of Aristotle.

Question 13

The first individual to predict that one could reach Asia by sailing west was:

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A) Aristarchus. 
B) Herophilus. 
C) Eratosthenes. 
D) Euclid. 
E) Ptolemy. 
A) Aristarchus. 
B) Herophilus. 
C) Eratosthenes. 
D) Euclid. 
E) Ptolemy.

Question 14

Alexander the Great is said to have taken two books with him on his conquest of Persia;one was Homer's Iliad and the other was:

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A) Plato's Republic. 
B) Aristotle's Politics. 
C) Euclid's Elements. 
D) Xenophon's Anabasis. 
E) Heraclitus's The Fire Next Time. 
A) Plato's Republic. 
B) Aristotle's Politics. 
C) Euclid's Elements. 
D) Xenophon's Anabasis. 
E) Heraclitus's The Fire Next Time.

Question 15

In the fourth century b.c.e. ,Greek playwrights:

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A) were more concerned with political commentary than in years past. 
B) focused primarily on serious dramas. 
C) frequently produced lighthearted comedies. 
D) wrote tragedies exclusively. 
E) wrote plays that featured only female actors. 
A) were more concerned with political commentary than in years past. 
B) focused primarily on serious dramas. 
C) frequently produced lighthearted comedies. 
D) wrote tragedies exclusively. 
E) wrote plays that featured only female actors.

Question 16

How did Skepticism differ from Epicureanism and Stoicism?

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Skepticism argues that all knowledge is

Question 17

The fourth century b.c.e.in Greece witnessed a confused political terrain,with many attempting to discover a direction for the Greeks;among these was _________,who believed that the Greeks could rediscover their lost unity by an invasion of Persia.

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A) Xenophon 
B) Thales 
C) Pythagoras 
D) Meno 
E) Isocrates 
A) Xenophon 
B) Thales 
C) Pythagoras 
D) Meno 
E) Isocrates

Question 18

The ultimate aim of the military and political policies of Philip II was to:

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A) conquer the southern Balkans. 
B) dominate Athens. 
C) conquer the world. 
D) invade Persia. 
E) create an Adriatic empire. 
A) conquer the southern Balkans. 
B) dominate Athens. 
C) conquer the world. 
D) invade Persia. 
E) create an Adriatic empire.

Question 19

In addition to discovering the law of specific gravity,Hippocrates is also credited for the principles of the lever,the screw,and the pulley.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Macedonian rule in Egypt was characterized by:

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A) ethnic assimilation between Greeks and Egyptians. 
B) social welfare policies designed to improve the lot of the poor. 
C) commercial isolation. 
D) a revival of ancient traditions associated with the pharaohs. 
E) ethnic cleansing by the Macedonians. 
A) ethnic assimilation between Greeks and Egyptians. 
B) social welfare policies designed to improve the lot of the poor. 
C) commercial isolation. 
D) a revival of ancient traditions associated with the pharaohs. 
E) ethnic cleansing by the Macedonians.

Religious belief in the Hellenistic world was:

Although historians believe that early accounts of Alexander's life by Plutarch and Arrian are reliable,they also find them problematic because they:

In what ways were the Aetolian and Achaean Leagues a challenge to Antigonid rule?

Xenephon's book,the Anabasis,provided Alexander with information about the:

Platonic dialogues are some of the earliest surviving works of Western philosophy.

Prior to the reign of Philip II,Greeks viewed Macedonia as a highly advanced society.

The Hellenistic kingdoms were generally prosperous due to increased trade.

Aristarchus of Samos's deduction that the earth circled the sun was refuted because it disagreed with the premise that humanity,and thus the earth,was the most important facet of the universe and must be at the center.

In what ways did Alexander's way of treating his conquered enemies mark a departure among generals in the ancient world?

How much of Alexander's success did he owe to his father?

The work of Herophilus proved Aristotle's belief that the heart was the seat of human intellect.

Polybius is significant to the literature of the Hellenistic age for:

The first individual to predict that one could reach Asia by sailing west was:

Alexander the Great is said to have taken two books with him on his conquest of Persia;one was Homer's Iliad and the other was:

In the fourth century b.c.e. ,Greek playwrights:

How did Skepticism differ from Epicureanism and Stoicism?

The fourth century b.c.e.in Greece witnessed a confused political terrain,with many attempting to discover a direction for the Greeks;among these was _________,who believed that the Greeks could rediscover their lost unity by an invasion of Persia.

The ultimate aim of the military and political policies of Philip II was to:

In addition to discovering the law of specific gravity,Hippocrates is also credited for the principles of the lever,the screw,and the pulley.

Macedonian rule in Egypt was characterized by:

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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

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Exam 4: The Greek World Expands, 400-150

Religious belief in the Hellenistic world was:

Although historians believe that early accounts of Alexander's life by Plutarch and Arrian are reliable,they also find them problematic because they:

In what ways were the Aetolian and Achaean Leagues a challenge to Antigonid rule?

Xenephon's book,the Anabasis,provided Alexander with information about the:

Platonic dialogues are some of the earliest surviving works of Western philosophy.

Prior to the reign of Philip II,Greeks viewed Macedonia as a highly advanced society.

The Hellenistic kingdoms were generally prosperous due to increased trade.

Aristarchus of Samos's deduction that the earth circled the sun was refuted because it disagreed with the premise that humanity,and thus the earth,was the most important facet of the universe and must be at the center.

In what ways did Alexander's way of treating his conquered enemies mark a departure among generals in the ancient world?

How much of Alexander's success did he owe to his father?

The work of Herophilus proved Aristotle's belief that the heart was the seat of human intellect.

Polybius is significant to the literature of the Hellenistic age for:

The first individual to predict that one could reach Asia by sailing west was:

Alexander the Great is said to have taken two books with him on his conquest of Persia;one was Homer's Iliad and the other was:

In the fourth century b.c.e. ,Greek playwrights:

How did Skepticism differ from Epicureanism and Stoicism?

The fourth century b.c.e.in Greece witnessed a confused political terrain,with many attempting to discover a direction for the Greeks;among these was _________,who believed that the Greeks could rediscover their lost unity by an invasion of Persia.

The ultimate aim of the military and political policies of Philip II was to:

In addition to discovering the law of specific gravity,Hippocrates is also credited for the principles of the lever,the screw,and the pulley.

Macedonian rule in Egypt was characterized by:

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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