QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE
Presentation: Alexander and the Spread of Hellenism – Use these questions to review the
material covered in the presentation.
1. Name and describe the three phases of Greek civilization.
1. Hellinic: Emerge from Dark Age, Hellenistic Age: Fall to Rome; Greco-
Roman Age: Roman Rule
2. Where was Alexander the Great born and who was his father?
1. 356BC in Macedon, so of Philip
3. Who was Alexander’s tutor? What is the significance of this fact?
1. Aristotle, appreciation for Greek stuff
4. What was Alexander’s overriding goal as king?
1. Conquer Persia
5. Summarize Alexander’s life, achievements and conquests.
1. Conquror, Eastern Wife, Ten years of campaign, died at 32
6. By what mechanism was Hellenism spread across the East?
1. Through intermarriage
7. What happened to Alexander’s kingdom after his death?
1. Split up between his top three generals
8. Discuss Alexander’s legacy for Western Civilization.
1. Conquests, Blending of Cultures, Spreading of Greek culture
9. The Hellenistic world was a cosmopolitan society. Explain.
1. Multiple cultures with base Greek; Koine Greek,Trade, Greeek stuff
10. Describe some of the important Hellenistic contributions in culture and learning.
1. Literature, History, and Art; Science; Philosophy
11. List and describe the four schools of philosophy that arose in the Hellenistic world.
Which one had the most lasting influence in the Western world?
1. Epicurinism, Stocism, Skepticism, Cynicism
12. What is the greatest legacy of the spread of Hellenism?
1. Way in which it prepared the world for ROME
Presentation: Ancient Rome
1. Review this presentation and understand the main points presented.
1. Practical not theoretical; Law, government, Empire
2. Roman Republic—Roman Empire
3. Peasant farmers surrounded by Etrruscans, Greek citystates
1. 509BC ERpublic formed
4. Constitution: Consuls, Senate, Asssembly, Dictator
1. Not Static
QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE
Presentation: Alexander and the Spread of Hellenism – Use these questions to review the
material covered in the presentation.
1. Name and describe the three phases of Greek civilization.
1. Hellinic: Emerge from Dark Age, Hellenistic Age: Fall to Rome; Greco-
Roman Age: Roman Rule
2. Where was Alexander the Great born and who was his father?
1. 356BC in Macedon, so of Philip
3. Who was Alexander’s tutor? What is the significance of this fact?
1. Aristotle, appreciation for Greek stuff
4. What was Alexander’s overriding goal as king?
1. Conquer Persia
5. Summarize Alexander’s life, achievements and conquests.
1. Conquror, Eastern Wife, Ten years of campaign, died at 32
6. By what mechanism was Hellenism spread across the East?
1. Through intermarriage
7. What happened to Alexander’s kingdom after his death?
1. Split up between his top three generals
8. Discuss Alexander’s legacy for Western Civilization.
1. Conquests, Blending of Cultures, Spreading of Greek culture
9. The Hellenistic world was a cosmopolitan society. Explain.
1. Multiple cultures with base Greek; Koine Greek,Trade, Greeek stuff
10. Describe some of the important Hellenistic contributions in culture and learning.
1. Literature, History, and Art; Science; Philosophy
11. List and describe the four schools of philosophy that arose in the Hellenistic world.
Which one had the most lasting influence in the Western world?
1. Epicurinism, Stocism, Skepticism, Cynicism
12. What is the greatest legacy of the spread of Hellenism?
1. Way in which it prepared the world for ROME
Presentation: Ancient Rome
1. Review this presentation and understand the main points presented.
1. Practical not theoretical; Law, government, Empire
2. Roman Republic—Roman Empire
3. Peasant farmers surrounded by Etrruscans, Greek citystates
1. 509BC ERpublic formed
4. Constitution: Consuls, Senate, Asssembly, Dictator
1. Not Static
QUIZ 3 STUDY GUIDE
