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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Arrested and tortured Philip.
(b) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(c) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.
(d) Tried to poison Philip.

2. Who assassinated Philip?
(a) A jealous former male lover.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Antipater.
(d) Cleopatra.

3. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Robust.
(b) V-wing.
(c) Deferred.
(d) Refused.

4. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?
(a) They expelled Alexander's troops from the city.
(b) They openly accepted Alexander as their king.
(c) They kidnapped Alexander's mother Olympias.
(d) They tried to bribe members of the Macedonian assembly to depose Alexander.

5. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?
(a) Xerxes I.
(b) Memnon of Rhodes.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Demosthenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

2. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

3. In the summer of 939, with what threat did Philip have to contend?

4. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

5. What important battle took place in August 338?

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