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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.
(b) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(c) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.
(d) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.

3. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
(a) Philip only.
(b) Philip and Alexander.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Alexander only.

4. Mieza was known for what export?
(a) Wine.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Olives.
(d) Iron.

5. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?
(a) Jungle Macedonia and Desert Macedonia.
(b) North, East, South, and West Macedonia.
(c) Eastern Macedonia and Western Macedonia.
(d) Upper Macedonia and Lower Macedonia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Thebes offer its surrender?

3. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?

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

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

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