HIST 1010- Quiz 4 Questions and Answers PDF

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These are the correct questions and answers to the online quiz for Dr. Bruce Way's course. This is the quiz for chapter 4 from the textbook....

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1. How did the Hellenistic states seek to improve the welfare of local populations? They sponsored experimentation with seed grain to increase agricultural productivity. They encouraged social mobility for local populations by providing them opportunities in new governments. They promoted political and economic freedoms for most of the local populations. They established public schools throughout their empires to foster education and learning. Score: 1 of 1 2. The role of women in Hellenistic society improved mostly for upper-class and royal women. suffered as a result of increased commercial activity. improved for women of all social classes. was more limited than in Hellenic society. Score: 1 of 1 3. According to the text, the Hellenistic thinker Archimedes was most interested in botany. the conflict between the individual and society. the invention of catapults, water pumps, and other mechanical devices. pure mathematics. Score: 1 of 1 4. To the Greeks, civilized life was unthinkable outside of a kingdom. a city. the countryside. Greece. Score: 1 of 1 5. As Hebrew communities in Hellenistic cities grew in size, what political corporations were they allowed to form? Hoplites Polis Politeuma Ptolemies Score: 1 of 1 6. How was the Greek world affected by the conquests of Alexander the Great? The significant cultural difference among the various Greek city-states gave way to the broad cultural unity of the Hellenistic period. The cultural unity of the Hellenic era was spread largely unchanged with the peace established across the Near and Middle East in the Hellenistic era. The cultural and ethnic unity of the early Hellenic world was shattered by the cultural and

ethnic diversity of the Hellenistic world. The constant warfare of the Greek city-states was replaced with the stability and peace of the Hellenistic world. Score: 1 of 1 7. Which of the following describes trade among the Hellenistic monarchies? The Greek cities imported grain and exported iron works. The Greek cities imported sheep and cattle and exported grain and olive oil. The Greek cities imported ironworks and exported sheep and cattle. The Greek cities imported grain and exported olive oil and wine. Score: 1 of 1 8. How were Greek women affected by the emergence of the Hellenized cities? In Hellenized cities, few Greek women were present, and those who were served usually as concubines and prostitutes. In Hellenized cities, Greek women were strictly required to obey local customs, usually forcing greater restrictions on their personal freedoms. In Hellenized cities, women, especially those who were literate, had greater opportunity to engage in professions and participate in commercial affairs. In Hellenized cities, Greek women were permitted rights equal with Greek men in order to demonstrate Greek superiority to the local population. Score: 1 of 1 9. How did Euclid influence Western civilization? By refining the design of the Hellenistic merchant ship With his study of geography With his text By developing the heliocentric theory Score: 1 of 1 10. What advantage did the new mystery cults of the Hellenistic world have over the older Greek mystery cults? The new mystery cults were not tied to specific locations that required long pilgrimages, permitting them to spread more easily. The new mystery cults did not require the payment of dues or inheritance of property, making them more attractive to poorer families. The new mystery cults committed their rituals and beliefs to writing, which allowed them to spread more quickly than the older cults that permitted oral traditions. The new mystery cults permitted the continued development of their rituals and beliefs, adopting elements of Eastern spirituality. Score: 1 of 1 11. How did the Hellenistic city differ from the polis? Hellenistic cities functioned as completely secular entities in which all religious affairs were considered private matters. Hellenistic cities had free and independent markets for trade but few rights and suffered

heavier taxation. Hellenistic cities could not engage in foreign policy or war, nor could they govern their internal affairs without interference from the king. Hellenistic cities had greater political liberties and self-rule but lacked control over taxation. Score: 1 of 1 12. As part of his staff on a military campaign, Alexander the Great brought with him philosophers, poets, and scientists, who mapped and studied the countries invaded. the Greek engineer Archimedes to assist in military planning. the priests from the Oracle at Delphi so that they could provide advice during the campaign. a harem of royal wives and concubines for himself and his commanders. Score: 1 of 1...