Civilization HH205--Western to 1776 Quiz 2 Chapter 5 At-Home, Open-Book Quiz
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Why couldn't the Greek city-states unite during the 4th century B.C.E.? A. The Macedonians would not permit it. B. The independent temper of Greek political life made unity impossible. 155 C. The Greek economy was now too weak to support an empire. D. Unity was unnecessary, because the Greeks were not threatened by any foreign enemies.
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Hellenistic sculpture is best described as A. B. C. D. highly naturalistic. highly abstract. highly impressionistic. highly stylized.
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In comparison to the comedies of Aristophanes, New Comedy was A. more faithful to the realities of daily life. B. more politically pointed and engaged. C. more democratic. D. more focused on mistaken identities, improbable occurrences, and romantic entanglements.
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Why didn't Sparta benefit more from its victory in the Peloponnesian War? A. Sparta had no interest in an empire. 156 B. Persia quickly defeated Sparta. C. Sparta alienated the other Greek cities by trying to dominate them. D. Sparta was a land power with no navy.
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Plato's primary philosophical concern was A. B. C. D. to explain change. the doctrine of Ideas or Forms. free will. the problem of evil.
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The Theban sacred band was A. an elite military unit composed entirely of homosexual male couples. B. a priestly caste. C. a group of helots. D. a religious orchestra.
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As outlined in the Republic, Plato's ideal form of government is best described as A. B. C. D. a democracy. a republic. an aristocracy. a meritocracy based on intelligence.
4. The economic difficulties of 4th century B.C.E. Athens were caused by A. B. C. D. war. inflation. unemployment. all of the above Page 1
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Aristotle believed that A. the only true reality lies in unchanging Forms. B. only matter exists, and so Forms are the creation of human minds. C. Forms shape matter toward specific purposes. D. the human mind cannot understand the order of the universe, and so should concentrate only on human concerns.
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Macedonian military reforms under Philip II most closely resemble earlier such reforms undertaken by A. B. C. D. Thebes. Sparta. Athens. Persia.
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The ultimate aim of Philip II's military and political policies was A. B. C. D. to conquer the southern Balkans. to dominate Athens. world conquest. to invade Persia.
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For Aristotle, virtue consists of A. acting in accordance with the Idea of the Good. B. acting in moderation in all matters. C. acting toward others as one would expect others to act toward you. D. whatever a powerful person says it is.
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The political and military alliance by which the Macedonians united Greece under their own rule was known as A. B. C. D. the Macedonian League. the Delian League. the League of Corinth. the National League.
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Whereas Plato conceived of politics as a means toward living the good life, Aristotle regarded politics as A. an end in itself. B. irrelevant to the true purposes of human life. C. a hindrance to contemplation, which is the true end of life. D. an essential attribute of being human, and so both women and men should participate in it.
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"The Great" was a title bestowed upon Alexander of Macedon by A. B. C. D. the Romans. the Greeks. the Persians. modern historians.
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The greatest weakness of the Macedonian dynasty during the 4th century B.C.E. was A. its persistent tendency toward alcoholism. B. its inability to control succession disputes. C. its lack of natural resources, especially gold. D. its lack of interest in Greek cultural achievements.
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The growing power of Macedon under Philip II brought early conflicts with A. B. C. D. Sparta. Athens. Argos. Rome.
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The leading political figure urging Greek resistance to Macedonian expansionism under Philip II was A. B. C. D. Xenophon. Isocrates. Demosthenes. Plato. Page 2
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To control newly his created empire, Alexander constructed A. B. C. D. Greek-style cities. a new road system. an innovative administration. a postal and messenger service.
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The Aetolian and Achaean Leagues differed from previous Greek attempts at political organization between poleis because A. they represented a real political unification, with some centralization of government functions. B. they were military rather than true political alliances. C. they required their members to contribute taxation to a common fund. D. they included Macedonian cities also.
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Macedonian rule in Egypt was characterized by 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.
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All of the male rulers of Macedonian Egypt took the name A. B. C. D. Antigonus. Alexander. Ptolemy. Seleucus.
The economy of the Hellenistic world saw marked increases in A. B. C. D. long-distance trade. capital investment. manufacturing. all of the above
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The most important cultural center in the Hellenistic world was A. B. C. D. Alexandria. Athens. Rome. Jerusalem.
Urban growth during the 3rd century B.C.E. was A. hampered by economic inequalities between rich and poor. B. explosively rapid in many areas. C. mainly concentrated on the Syrian coast. D. not encouraged by local rulers, who found rural populations easier to control.
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Which Hellenistic ruling dynasty was most notable for founding new, Greekstyle cities within its kingdom? A. B. C. D. the Ptolemies of Egypt the Seleucids of Persia the Antigonids of Macedonia none of the above 27.
What similarities did Stoicism and Epicureanism share? A. an emphasis on individualism, materialism, and universalism. B. the presumption of an orderly, purposeful universe. C. a tendency toward escapism and political disengagement. D. all of the above.
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Duty and self-discipline were central virtues of A. B. C. D. Mithraism. Skepticism. Stoicism. Epicureanism.
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In comparison to classical Greek art, Hellenistic art became A. more standardized and predictable. B. more of a commodity to be bought and sold. C. more directly an expression of civic pride. D. more critical of social inequalities.
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Mystery cults are so called because A. modern historians don't understand them. B. their membership was secret and their rites held in private. C. they kept their doctrines secret, allowing only priests to know them. D. they arose mainly in Persia, a "land of mystery." 33.
In portraying the human body, Hellenistic sculptors favored A. nudes. B. noble subjects that pleased their noble patrons. C. simplicity and naturalism. D. awkward poses and exaggerated postures.
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Cults that stressed extreme asceticism, ecstatic mysticism, and otherworldly salvation were most popular in A. rural areas oppressed by a Greekspeaking ruling class. B. the easternmost regions of the Hellenistic world. C. Greek-speaking cities. D. Macedon.
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Aristarchus of Samos was unusual among Hellenistic astronomers because A. he believed that the earth revolves around the sun. B. he believed that the sun revolves around the earth. C. he used a telescope to make astronomical observations. D. he worked in Alexandria rather than Athens.
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The chief characteristics of Hellenistic architecture were A. grandeur and ornamentation. B. balance and restraint. C. Doric and Ionian capitals on columns. D. extreme height. 35.
Hellenistic cosmopolitanism differed from Persian and Roman cosmopolitanism because A. it was a product of individualism, not autocracy. B. it did not depend upon a shared, common language. C. it was cultural rather than linked directly to a particular imperial power. D. it was restricted to seaports along the Mediterranean coast.
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