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Noble, Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment, 4e
Thomas F. X. Noble, University of Virginia
Barry S. Strauss, Cornell University
Duane J. Osheim, University of Virginia
Kristen B. Neuschel, Duke University
William B. Cohen, Indiana University
David D. Roberts, University of Georgia
Rachel G. Fuchs, Arizona State University
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Chapter 4:
Alexander the Great and the Spread of Greek Civilization, ca. 350 - 30 b.c.
Review Questions
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What factors made the Greek city-states vulnerable to attack? What advantages
and resources led to Macedon's victory over its Greek neighbors?
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How would you explain Alexander's unprecedented conquests? What were his
ultimate goals as a ruler?
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Describe the Ptolemaic rule of Egypt. What tensions were there between Greeks and Egyptians? What did the Ptolemies do to try to reduce
those tensions?
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Describe the Museum at Alexandria. In what ways did it exemplify Alexandrian
thought and culture?
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Compare and contrast the Stoics and the Epicureans. How did each school respond
to the challenges of Hellenistic life?
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To what degree did Hellenism alter Judaism? Is it fair to say that the interaction
of Hellenism and Judaism helped prepare the way for the emergence of Christianity?
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