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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of military leader was King Philip?
(a) He was a strict disciplinarian.
(b) He did not keep much of an army during his reign.
(c) He relied heavily on improvisation and instinct.
(d) He was a procrastinator who did not insist on high standards.

2. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?
(a) He was in Athens receiving further counsel from Aristotle.
(b) He watched the battle unfold from a nearby hill.
(c) He fought alongside his men.
(d) He was in Pella trying to raise money for the war effort.

3. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Darius.
(b) Memnon.
(c) Demosthenes.
(d) Parmenio.

4. How many troops did Alexander capture and enslave in the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Two thousand.

5. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?
(a) Weak and insignificant.
(b) Peaceful and powerful.
(c) Mystical and feared.
(d) Warlike and imperial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sea east of the Greek mainland?

2. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?

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

4. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?

5. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

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