The hellenistic empire of alexander
(a) continued the competition with persia begun under the greek poleis.
(b) was successful in curbing foreign influence upon greece.
(c) produced theories that accurately explained the nature of the universe.
(d) blended mediterranean and middle eastern cultures.
(e) strengthened its hold upon the mediterranean world after alexander’s death.

Which statement regarding the distribution of wealth by the mid-19th century is most accurate?

Although the three-fifths compromise northern and southern states reach an agreement that allowed for ratification of the constitution, in the long run it had a negative effect on the nation because a) it gave too much power to the executive branch of the government. b) it forced the founding fathers to add the bill of rights to the constitution. c) it was only a temporary solution to the argument between "free" and "slave" states. d) it gave too much power to state governments and not enough to the federal government.

If you lived in greece in about 300b.c. you had a good chance of witnessing which of the following? select all that apply