Chapter 14: Hellenistic Period

Question 1

Alexander the Great was the son of __________.

Answer 1

Philip II

Question 2

The capital of the Ptolemaic Kingdom was __________.

Answer 2

Alexandria

Question 3

Alexander was educated by the philosopher __________.

Answer 3

Aristotle

Question 4

The long spear used by Macedonian soldiers was called a __________.

Answer 4

sarissa

Question 5

Alexander founded over __________ cities.

Answer 5

20

Question 6

The city of Alexandria was located in __________.

Answer 6

Egypt

Question 7

Alexander’s empire stretched from Greece to __________.

Answer 7

India

Question 8

The Battle of Gaugamela was fought against __________.

Answer 8

Darius III

Question 9

The three major Hellenistic kingdoms were ruled by generals named Ptolemy, Seleucus, and __________.

Answer 9

Antigonus

Question 10

The Hellenistic Period began in the year __________ BCE.

Answer 10

323

Question 11

The Library of __________ was one of the greatest in the ancient world.

Answer 11

Alexandria

Question 12

The last Hellenistic kingdom to fall was __________.

Answer 12

Egypt

Question 13

Queen __________ was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

Answer 13

Cleopatra

Question 14

Greek became the __________ language of the Hellenistic world.

Answer 14

common

Question 15

The Hellenistic period ended in the year __________ BCE.

Answer 15

31

Question 16

The god Serapis was a blend of Greek and __________ beliefs.

Answer 16

Egyptian

Question 17

The Hellenistic scientist who estimated Earth’s circumference was __________.

Answer 17

Eratosthenes

Question 18

The famous quote about levers comes from the scientist __________.

Answer 18

Archimedes

Question 19

Alexander’s general __________ took control of Egypt.

Answer 19

Ptolemy

Question 20

The Greek word “Hellas” means __________.

Answer 20

Greece

Question 21

The Battle of Actium was won by __________.

Answer 21

Octavian

Question 22

Hellenistic art showed more __________ and movement.

Answer 22

emotion

Question 23

The Seleucid Kingdom included parts of __________.

Answer 23

Persia

Question 24

The common marketplace in Greek cities was called the __________.

Answer 24

agora

Question 25

The author of 'Elements,' a book on geometry, was __________.

Answer 25

Euclid

Question 26

Who was Alexander the Great's father? A. Julius Caesar B. Philip II C. Darius III D. Pericles

Answer 26

B. Philip II – He was Alexander’s father and king of Macedonia.

Question 27

Where was the famous Library of Alexandria located? A. Greece B. Rome C. Egypt D. Persia

Answer 27

C. Egypt – The Library of Alexandria was located in the Egyptian city founded by Alexander.

Question 28

What was the name of the Persian king defeated by Alexander? A. Xerxes B. Darius III C. Cyrus D. Hammurabi

Answer 28

B. Darius III – He was the last king of Persia whom Alexander defeated.

Question 29

What term describes the time after Alexander’s death when Greek culture spread widely? A. Classical Period B. Hellenistic Period C. Dark Ages D. Middle Kingdom

Answer 29

B. Hellenistic Period – It followed Alexander’s death and saw Greek culture spread widely.

Question 30

Which battle marked Alexander’s final defeat of the Persian Empire? A. Marathon B. Thermopylae C. Gaugamela D. Salamis

Answer 30

C. Gaugamela – This was Alexander’s decisive victory over Persia.

Question 31

Which Hellenistic city became a center for learning and trade? A. Sparta B. Alexandria C. Athens D. Babylon

Answer 31

B. Alexandria – Founded by Alexander, it became a cultural and economic hub.

Question 32

What did Alexander use to spread Greek culture? A. Religion B. Trade only C. City-building and intermarriage D. Isolation

Answer 32

C. City-building and intermarriage – Alexander promoted Greek culture this way.

Question 33

Which general ruled Egypt after Alexander’s death? A. Seleucus B. Antigonus C. Ptolemy D. Pericles

Answer 33

C. Ptolemy – He took over Egypt after Alexander’s death.

Question 34

What year did Alexander die? A. 356 BCE B. 323 BCE C. 31 BCE D. 509 BCE

Answer 34

B. 323 BCE – That’s the year Alexander died in Babylon.

Question 35

What geographic region did the Seleucid Kingdom mainly control? A. Greece B. India C. Persia D. Rome

Answer 35

C. Persia – The Seleucid Kingdom controlled most of the old Persian Empire.

Question 36

What is syncretism? A. A type of weapon B. The blending of religions and cultures C. A government system D. A math technique

Answer 36

B. The blending of religions and cultures – That’s the definition of syncretism.

Question 37

Who calculated the Earth's circumference? A. Archimedes B. Eratosthenes C. Euclid D. Plato

Answer 37

B. Eratosthenes – He measured the Earth’s circumference using shadows and geometry.

Question 38

Which queen was defeated at the Battle of Actium? A. Hatshepsut B. Cleopatra C. Olympias D. Dido

Answer 38

B. Cleopatra – She and Mark Antony were defeated by Octavian.

Question 39

Which scientist is associated with geometry and wrote 'Elements'? A. Archimedes B. Euclid C. Aristotle D. Hipparchus

Answer 39

B. Euclid – He was a Greek mathematician famous for geometry.

Question 40

Which battle forced Alexander to return home? A. Granicus B. Issus C. Indus River battle D. Gaugamela

Answer 40

C. Indus River battle – His troops refused to go farther after this battle.

Question 41

Which Hellenistic sculpture shows human emotion and struggle? A. Athena Parthenos B. Laocoön and His Sons C. Venus de Milo D. Discobolus

Answer 41

B. Laocoön and His Sons – This sculpture shows deep emotional struggle.

Question 42

What city had a lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders? A. Rhodes B. Alexandria C. Antioch D. Pergamon

Answer 42

B. Alexandria – Its lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Question 43

What did Alexander encourage between Greeks and other peoples? A. War B. Trade bans C. Marriages D. Isolation

Answer 43

C. Marriages – Alexander supported intermarriage to unite cultures.

Question 44

Which region did NOT become part of Alexander's empire? A. India B. Egypt C. China D. Persia

Answer 44

C. China – Alexander’s empire did not reach that far east.

Question 45

What year marked the end of the Hellenistic Period? A. 323 BCE B. 146 BCE C. 31 BCE D. 27 CE

Answer 45

C. 31 BCE – The Battle of Actium ended the last Hellenistic kingdom.

Question 46

Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great? A. Plato B. Socrates C. Aristotle D. Pythagoras

Answer 46

C. Aristotle – He taught Alexander many subjects as a young man.

Question 47

What was the marketplace in Greek cities called? A. Coliseum B. Forum C. Agora D. Bazaar

Answer 47

C. Agora – This was the central marketplace in Greek cities.

Question 48

Which of these best describes Hellenistic science? A. Religious teachings B. Political speeches C. Mathematical and astronomical discoveries D. Storytelling

Answer 48

C. Mathematical and astronomical discoveries – Science flourished during this time.

Question 49

Which group eventually conquered the Hellenistic kingdoms? A. Persians B. Greeks C. Romans D. Carthaginians

Answer 49

C. Romans – Rome conquered all the Hellenistic kingdoms.

Question 50

Who ruled the Antigonid Kingdom? A. Ptolemy’s family B. Antigonus’s family C. Seleucus’s family D. Alexander’s son

Answer 50

B. Antigonus’s family – They ruled Macedonia and parts of Greece.