The Hellenistic Age

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  1. 2. A famous book by Plato describing his vision of an ideal government.
  2. 4. Plato’s ideal ruler: wise, rational, and just.
  3. 6. Title given to Alexander in Egypt, meaning ruler or king.
  4. 9. A war machine that hurls large stones or projectiles, used in sieges.
  5. 10. A city founded by Alexander; many cities had this name, most famously in Egypt.
  6. 11. The art and science of designing buildings; often used in temples and theaters in Greek culture.
  7. 13. A blend of Greek, Persian, and Egyptian cultures.
  8. 15. Greek art form involving acted-out stories; included tragedies and comedies.
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  1. 1. Teaching method using questions to encourage critical thinking.
  2. 3. A Greek city-state destroyed by Alexander after a rebellion.
  3. 5. A major Persian city conquered by Alexander in 331 B.C.
  4. 7. King of Macedonia who conquered Greece and planned to invade Persia.
  5. 8. the Great – Macedonian king who created one of the largest empires in history.
  6. 12. Greek mathematician known as the “father of geometry.”
  7. 14. A powerful kingdom north of Greece, home of Philip II and Alexander the Great.