Ancient World History Test Review: Alexander the Great and the Roman Republic

Test Date:  Wednesday January 15th

Format:  15 multiple choice (3 points each); 45 points; one essay (choice of two); 55 points.

What is this test on?

This test is on Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World, chapter 4 (pages 112-121) and The Roman Republic through the Punic Wars, chapter 5 (pages 124-129)

Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic World:

• Aspects of Macedonian society (geography, political system, military, etc.)
• Characteristics of the Macedonian army
• Characteristics of Alexander
• Major battles and their significance (Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes)
• The collapse of Alexander’s Empire and the establishment of the 3 Hellenistic Empires (Antigonid, Ptolemaic, Seleucid)
• Aspects of Hellenistic culture and its significance (science and technology; religion and philosophy)

The Roman Rebublic:

• Geography of Rome, including the geographic extent of the Roman Republic after the Punic Wars
• The Etruscans and their impact on Rome
• The establishment of the Republic and its system of government
• The different parts of the Roman government and their roles
• The organization, weapons, and tactics of the Roman Army
• You need to know the different units that made up the army, from the tent party to the legion; you do not need to know the number of soldiers that made up each unit.  For example:  you should know that a century was smaller than a maniple.  You do not need to know how many men made up a century or a maniple.

• The Punic Wars
• Causes of the wars
• Major characteristics and outcome of the first Punic War
• Major battles, people, and strategies of the second Punic War
• You do not need to know the numbers for army size or casualties regarding the battles.  You do need to know relative strength—for example, Hannibal was outnumbered at Trebia
• The overall significance of the Punic Wars and their impact on Rome