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Ancient Greece 101
12.4 Let’s Practice…
1. What is the name of the ‘king’ who conquered the Persian empire and is believed to be
referred to in Daniel 11:3-4?
2-3. When Alexander died, his empire was divided among several generals. Name the
prominent two generals that played a role in governing Palestine
4. What is the term used to describe the dissemination of Greek culture and thought into the conquered
lands?
5. Name a city in North Africa which became a dissemination center of Greek culture and thought and
was named after the Alexander.
6. What famous version of the Bible in Greek was undertaken in Alexandria in the third century BCE?
7. Name the Jewish philosopher based in Alexandria who embraced Greek philosophy to the point that
he began to interpret the Torah in light of the stoics.
8. For conservative Jews, excessive infiltration of Greek culture and thought was a threat to both their
_____________________and important aspects of their ____________________.
12.5 Let’s Personalize this lesson…
Discuss below what would have been the negative and positive impact of Hellenization. As
you write, have in mind the contemporary Jews and the era of the early Church. What does
this teach about the wisdom of God even in your personal life?
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