WH 5.3-5.4

Why was Alexander the Great able to conquer the Persian empire?

It was declining due to weak leadership.

What do you think helped make Alexandria, Egypt, the greatest of Hellenistic capitals?

The factors behind it being the greatest of Hellenistic capitals because of the city's strategic location and resources, inspired leadership, and cultural mix.

Alexander encouraged the blending of cultures by

adopting Persian customs.

In what way did Greece's crushing defeat Philip II of Macedonia lead to a flowering of Greek culture?

b. Greek culture was spread throughout much of the world by Alexander.

What two forms of drama did the Ancient Greeks develop?

b. comedy and tragedy

An example of the spread of mathematical ideas that occurred in classical Greece is

b. the Arabic versions of Euclid's work.

How does the Socratic method of teaching work?

c. The teacher asks a series of questions, which causes students to question their own assumptions.

How did Thucydides' experiences affect his writing?

c. Thucydides lived through the Peloponnesian Wars and wrote about the horror of war.

What was an important result of the reign of Alexander the Great?

c. the spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to the Middle East

Which Hellenistic scientist made practical inventions by applying principles of physics?

d. Archimedes

How was early Greek sculpture different from later Greek sculpture?

d. Early Greek sculptures showed rigid human forms, while later Greek sculptures showed idealized natural forms.

What were the accomplishments of Archimedes?

d. He developed the lever and pulley and a mechanical pump to lift water.

Which BEST summarizes Alexander's attitude towards his Persian dominions?

d. He encouraged a blending of Greek and Persian customs.

How dies the Parthenon reflect balance and order in its architecture?

d. It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.

How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?

d. through sympathy and graceful geometry in architecture

Why did Plato distrust democracy?

Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death.