Chapter 3 Athens became the leader of the Delian League because Sparta desired to spend more time trading in the Mediterranean Corinth's navy had nearly been destroyed by the Persians * Sparta was not willing to make a long-term commitment far from the Peloponnesus none of the above Chapter 3 The main purpose of the Delian League was to free Greeks under Persian rule to protect against a Persian return to obtain booty from Persia * all of the above Chapter 3 As leader of Athens, Cimon's policies were conservatism at home and alliance with Persia stripping the areopagus of its power and breaking with Sparta * conservatism at home, aggressive attacks on Persia, friendship with Sparta radicalism at home and aggressive attacks on Sparta Chapter 3 The rebellion of the island of Thasos from the Delian League in 465 B.C.E. was important because it showed Athenian military weakness * it reflected growing Persian influence in the area Sparta aided the rebellion it was the first recorded instance in which Athenian interests alone seemed to dominate league policy Chapter 3 The Delian League became the Athenian Empire because * of the pressure of war and rebellion and because the allies were unwilling to defend themselves the Persian threat became even more dangerous the Sicilian expedition was a disastrous failure all of the above Chapter 3 The Great Peloponnesian War began over a dispute between Corcyra and her colony, Corinth Athens and Argos Sparta and her colony, Epidamnus, which was aided by Corcyra * Corcyra and her colony, Epidamnus, which soon involved Corinth and Athens Chapter 3 The period from 404-371 was called the Spartan hegemony and is characterized by Spartan leadership of the Greek world overextension of Spartan power in Asia Minor the rise of Theban and Athenian power * all of the above Chapter 3 Thebes' great general and statesman of the fourth century B.C.E. was Aegesilaus * Epaminondas Lysander Mantinea Chapter 3 The plays of Aeschylus and Sophocles * presented a basic conflict regarding ethical action are good examples of "Old Comedy" were elaborate in their presentation on the stage both a and b Chapter 3 Which of the following best describes the plays of Euripides? political satire powerful cosmic themes and thundering language pride in the superiority of the Greek polis * the psychology and behavior of individual human beings Chapter 3 The great innovation of Periclean architecture was its rejection of the values of the polis * representation of humans on a temple sculpture regular geometric paradigm emphasis on artistic and intellectual achievement rather than on military and naval power Chapter 3 Which of the following best describes a sophist? a philosopher concerned with the relationship between mind and matter a teacher concerned with the improvement of soul and devoted to the laws of the polis * a teacher of rhetoric and virtue, concerned with the contradiction between nature and custom a writer of philosophical dialogues seeking to establish utopia Chapter 3 Socrates was condemned to death for inciting riots among the youth * bringing new gods into the city and corrupting the youth writing dialogues against the state and corrupting the youth atheism and treason Chapter 3 Plato sought a solution to the crisis of the polis in conquest and economic expansion * rule of philosophers, abolition of private property and family rule by the moderate middle class devoted support of the war against Sparta Chapter 3 Aristotle's solution to the crisis of the polis stressed the * moderation of the middle class and the rule of law the power of the individual to affect change the power of the people to defend the state none of the above Chapter 3 The "Hellenistic World" refers to Greece of the fifth century the innovative map by Eratosthenes * a period of three centuries when Greek culture was spread to Egypt and Asia none of the above Chapter 3 The rising power in the Greek world about 350 B.C.E. was * Macedon Thessaly Thrace Corinth Chapter 3 The able king of Macedon around 350 B.C.E. was Alexander the Great Epaminondas Isocrates * none of the above Chapter 3 Philip improved the army of Macedon by reorganizing the infantry introducing a longer pike turning the cavalry into the decisive force * all of the above Chapter 3 The leading opponent of Philip at Athens was Isocrates * Demosthenes Eubulus Callimachus Chapter 3 The League of Corinth ostensibly provided for the autonomy of the Greeks promoted suppression of piracy and civil war showed that the polis had lost control of its own affairs * all of the above Chapter 3 Philip's settlement of Greece in 338 B.C.E. was harsh and brutal gentle and altruistic * liberalism in form, Macedonian rule in fact an expression of his belief in the brotherhood of man Chapter 3 At the time of Alexander's invasion, who was king of Persia? Xerxes * Darius III Cyrus the Great Darius I Chapter 3 Which best describes Alexander's resources in the campaign against Persia? * strong army, strong navy, little money strong army, strong navy, great wealth strong infantry, weak cavalry, strong navy strong army, no navy, loyal allies Chapter 3 Which best describes Alexander's early strategy against Persia? siege the most important cities and wear the opposition down over a long period of time attack Syria first since it was the key to Persian strength * seek quick and decisive battles to gain money and supplies from the conquered territory all of the above Chapter 3 Which marks the easternmost point of Alexander's conquests? Persepolis Tyre Bactria * Indus Valley Chapter 3 Alexander was forced to end his conquest in India because of * a mutiny by his men a lack of funds a fever, which eventually killed him his assassination Chapter 3 Alexander's death was the result of injuries received in battle infirmities of old age poison administered by his mistress * none of the above Chapter 3 Which of the following was a successor dynasty of Alexander? Assyrians in Asia Minor * Ptolemies in Egypt Eupatrids in Macedonia Parthians in Mesopotamia Chapter 3 For the first 75 years after Alexander's death the world ruled by his successors enjoyed a realistic prosperity because of opportunities in the east that relieved Greek cities of the burden of the poor the great amount of money put into circulation increased economic activity the opening of vast new territories to Greek trade * all of the above Chapter 3 Which was the most typical political unit of the Hellenistic Age? a world empire providing brotherhood for all the independent city-state a league of poleis * a kingdom sharply divided between upper and lower classes Chapter 3 Which best describes the beliefs of Epicurus? * pursuit of happiness, political atheism, withdrawal from public life pursuit of knowledge, belief in gods, public-spiritedness a life in harmony with god and nature, knowledge of good and evil, avoidance of passion idealism, literary and historical studies, "indifference" Chapter 3 Zeno of Cyprus founded Cynicism * Stoicism Epicureanism Skepticism Chapter 3 Which best describes the philosophy of the Stoics? denunciation of convention, advocacy of a crude life in accordance with nature * a life in harmony with god and nature, knowledge of good and evil, avoidance of passion since nothing can be known, nothing matters both a and c Chapter 3 The scholars of Alexandria administered a great library composed tragedies and political comedies copied, edited and criticized past Greek literature * both a and c Chapter 3 Hellenistic sculpture reflects the balance and idealism of its contemporary society * is sentimental, emotional and realistic gives evidence of decline in technical abilities none of the above Chapter 3 Scientific achievements of the Hellenistic Age were made possible to a great extent by patronage by the wealthy citizens of Alexandria * support for research by Alexander and his successors the great amount of gold taken from Egypt all of the above