Chapter 13 - Hellenism

Question 1

Ch 13: The only surviving Hellenistic epic poem is what?What is it about?

Answer 1

The Argonautica. It’s about the hero, Jason, and his quest to get the golden fleece from Colchis.

Question 2

Ch 13: Aristotle was what famous conqueror’s tutor?

Answer 2

Alexander the Great

Question 3

Ch 13: Who was Ptolemy, and how was his tutor?

Answer 3

One of Alexander’s Generals. He was tutored by Aristotle.

Question 4

Ch 13: Who’s death marks the beginning of the Hellenistic Age?

Answer 4

Alexander the Great in 323.

Question 5

Ch 13: In his work, the “Histories”, Herodotus offers proof of who’s Greek blood?

Answer 5

Alexander the Great.

Question 6

Ch 13: What characterizes the Hellenistic Age (started by Alexander the Great)?

Answer 6

Infusion of Greek ideas into conquered territories.

Question 7

Ch 13: During Hellenism, which Order declined, and which order rose to prominence?

Answer 7

Doric declined, Corinthian rose.

Question 8

Ch 13: While at Siwa Oasis, Alexander asked what of an oracle? What was the oracle’s answer?

Answer 8

“Who is my father?” “The Sun.”

Question 9

Ch 13: The Temple of Sobek and Horus and Mom Ombo was built by Ptolemy V for what purpose?

Answer 9

It was a center of healing (Horus was the ‘good doctor’).

Question 10

Ch 13: What’s special about the Pharos Lighthouse at Alexandria?

Answer 10

It’s one of the seven wonders of the world. A bronze mirror reflected flame light for 30 miles.

Question 11

Ch 13: What happened to the Library of Alexander the Great?

Answer 11

Julius Caesar accidentally set fire to it.

Question 12

Ch 13: The Nabataeans, nomadic peoples, set up trade routes from East to West. One of their famous camps is what?

Answer 12

“Treasury” at Petra in Jordan.