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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 270-298.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the battle of Pelium fought?
(a) 480 BC.
(b) 335 BC.
(c) 128 AD.
(d) 320 BC.

2. After Issus, Darius supplied the king of which territory with Persian ships?
(a) Athens.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Ionia.
(d) Sparta.

3. How did Alexander respond to Darius' settlement offer after Issus?
(a) He rejected the terms, but allowed Darius to retain his title of King of all Asia.
(b) He accepted the terms, ending his conquest of Persia.
(c) He signed the treaty, but later betrayed Darius by breaking the treaty.
(d) He rejected all terms, vowing to defeat Darius soundly in battle.

4. Which of the following BEST describes the final strategy Alexander used to enter Tyre?
(a) He starved its citizens into submission.
(b) He cast dead bodies over the walls, spreading contagion and forcing surrender.
(c) He used the front of a ship as a battering ram.
(d) He forced Tyrian ships to a north harbor, and breached the city wall from the south.

5. What action by Alexander contributed to the debt of Macedonia prior to the Persian campaign?
(a) Alexander had refused to tax the citizens.
(b) Alexander had built a host of war machines at great cost.
(c) Alexander held a series of legendary and expensive feasts.
(d) Alexander had imported animals from all around the world for a zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Alexander send to Damascus for the Persian royal treasure?

2. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?

3. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?

4. What order did Alexander give when his army reached Persepolis?

5. What did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?

(see the answer key)

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