Vocabulary
The Hellenistic Age
The Hellenistic Age 2
Vocabulary
Religion (Greeks)
100
What is hereditary?
inherited, passed down from parents to children
100
When did the Kingdom of Macedonia begin to conquer the Greek city states?
the 4th Century B.C
100
What happened after Alexander's death?
The generals shared out his empire
100
What is mythology?
a collection of stories about gods and heroes from the ancient world
100
Other than having human needs, defects and virtues, what else did the Gods have?
the had supernatural powers and were immortal
200
What is an empire?
group of countries ruled by one person or government
200
When did Philip II come to the throne?
In 359 B.C
200
What was Alexander's empire divided into?
three large Hellenistic Kingdoms
200
What is a hero?
a strong brave man whose mother or father was a god (according to Greek mythology)
200
Why did the Greeks make offerings and animals sacrifices?
to show their adoration to the gods and to ensure their protection
300
What is a dynasty?
a line of rulers from the same family
300
What did Philip II begin to do?
To expand Macedonia's territories, as well as the conquest of Greek.
300
Who governed the Hellenistic kingdoms?
their respective dynasties
300
What is an offering?
something given to show gratitude, love or respect
300
Did each city have their own God? If yes, give an example.
Yes, Athena was the goddess of Athens
400
What is a monarchy?
a form of government with a monarch at the head
400
Who created the largest empire the Ancient World had ever seen?
Alexander the Great
400
The kingdoms consisted of which lands?
Macedonia, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, Mesopotamia, the old Persian Empire and Egypt.
400
What is the meaning of worship?
to show respect and love for a god
400
Why were the Olympic games held?
In honour of the god Zeus
500
What is a territory?
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
500
Where else did Alexander the Great take control of?
The rest of Greece, Syria, Egypt and Mesopotamia
500
What happened between the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C?
Rome took control of the Greek territories
500
What is the meaning of 'will'?
what someone wants to happen
500
How did the priests receive messages from the gods?
Via signs, such as the flight of birds, animal intestines, and other phenomena
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