Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Peter Green
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Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?
(a) 345 BC.
(b) 785 BC.
(c) 202 BC.
(d) 114 AD.

2. For his 336 BC to 335 BC military campaign, what kind of training did Alexander have his troops undergo?
(a) Amphibious warfare.
(b) Mountain warfare.
(c) Desert warfare.
(d) Naval warfare.

3. What important battle took place in August 338?
(a) The battle of Thebes.
(b) The battle of Jhelum River.
(c) The battle of Peloponnesia.
(d) The battle of Chaeronaea.

4. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?
(a) He built altars to the gods.
(b) He murdered townspeople on either side of the river.
(c) He ritualistically bathed the entire army.
(d) He burned all the crops on the shores of the river.

5. Who was the mother of Alexander?
(a) Ariadne.
(b) Theta.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Parmenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

2. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?

3. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Alexander offer Thebes amnesty?

4. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

5. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?

(see the answer key)

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