

5e Alexander the Great
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Christina Camacho
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The Thinkers
Greek thinkers applied logic to mathematics as well. Pythagoras deduced multiplication tables as well as the Pythagorean theorem relating to right triangles. Euclid revolutionized the field of geometry, and Archimedes worked with the force of gravity and invented an early form of calculus.
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Multiple Choice
In which field did Pythagoras and Euclid make important contributions?
A. literature
B. architecture
C. mathematics
D. philosophy
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Ptolemy was an astronomer and mathematician who developed the geocentric theory - which stated that the Earth was the center of the universe.
It would later become known as the Ptolemaic Theory.
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Multiple Choice
What is the biggest difference between the Geocentric Model and the Heliocentric Model?
the shape of the planets' orbits
the movement of the moon
the object at the center of the universe
the brightness of the sun
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Multiple Choice
Alexander the Great is best known as a
prophet
philosopher
warrior king
mythological figure
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Multiple Choice
He had the Persians worship Greek gods.
He adopted many Persian practices.
He had the Persians read Egyptian books.
He adopted a Persian boy to succeed him.
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Multiple Choice
Because he enjoyed watching people buy and sell their goods.
Because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities.
Because he believed people needed a public place to pray.
Because he thought it would encourage people to attend plays.
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Multiple Choice
Alexander's son Philip took over
Greece conquered Macedonia
Alexander's empire fell apart
Sparta won the Peloponnesian War
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Multiple Choice
Siege Train
Hellenistic
Alexandria
Greece
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Multiple Choice
Traces of Greek architecture are found in nations as far away as Afghanistan and Pakistan. This is result of the actions of which person?
Alexander
Darius
Cyrus
Phillip
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Multiple Choice
Between 336 and 323 BCE, many famous cities were named after a famous conqueror. One of these cities drew scholars from far away. Which city was this?
Athens
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Persia
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Multiple Choice
As a result of Alexander the Great, countries between the Mediterranean Sea and Indishare which common cultural feature?
Indian temples
Chinese pagodas
Egyptian obelisks
Greek amphitheaters
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Multiple Choice
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The introduction of Christianity to the near East
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was attributed to Alexander the Great?
300 years of war in the Middle East
the spread of Greek culture
the start of a new Roman government
more rights for women
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cultural diffusion - the spread of a culture's beliefs, practices or items from one place to another
It can include the spread of ideas, religion, food, tools, etc.
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Multiple Choice
Hellenistic culture is a perfect example of
isolation
monarchy
equal rights
cultural diffusion
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