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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age was Alexander appointed Regent of Macedonia?
(a) Twenty-four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What was the name of Philip's fifth wife?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Sharonia.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Helen.

3. In what year was Alexander the Great born?
(a) 120 AD.
(b) 356 BC.
(c) 808 BC.
(d) 3 AD.

4. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?
(a) Jhelum.
(b) Pella.
(c) Athens.
(d) Mieza.

5. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(b) A peace negotiation.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

2. Who assassinated Philip?

3. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?

4. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?

5. Where was Alexander the Great born?

(see the answer key)

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