1. Chapter 4 Section 5 Alexander and the Hellenistic Era Who joined with Alexander the Great to form the Hellenistic Society? Macedonians Invade Greece How were the Macedonians different from the Greeks? Philip and Alexander Why was Philip II “Greek like” What did the Greeks fear Philip? What was Philip’s plan for the Persians? What motivated Alexander the Great to finish his father’s plan? Alexander’s Conquests Why is Alexander’s City of Alexandria, Egypt important? Use the map on page 135—In modern day terms, describe the extent of the empire. Alexander’s Legacy What personal traits did he have that made him a great leader?

2. Who did Alexander imitate? What was Alexander’s legacy? (political and cultural included) Hellenistic Era What does Hellenistic mean? Why is the term appropriate? Hellenistic Kingdoms What four Hellenistic Kingdoms emerged after Alexander’s death? What two groups formed the new ruling class? Why was it important to learn Greek? What organizations used Greek? How did Hellenistic rulers spread the culture? Hellenistic Arts and Literature List why Alexandria was important-include the library List the importance of Pergamum. Describe the features of a Hellenistic State. How did they “look Greek”?

3. How would a Hellenistic King subsidize a writer? Who wrote Jason and the Golden Fleece? What is the story about? Science and Philosophy What was Aristarchus of Samos accomplishment? What was Eratosthenes accomplishment? What did Euclid author? Why was it important? Archimedes of Syracuse: Established the value of? What is Archimedes screw? Where was the center of philosophy in the Hellenistic Era? What two schools of philosophy were established? Who is the founder of Epicureanism? What is its core belief? What is Stoicism? Who established it? What is its core belief?