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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 299-349.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Darius offer a settlement to Alexander after the battle of Issus?
(a) Tyre.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Sidon.
(d) Marathos.

2. What was the name of the capital of Macedonia?
(a) Pella.
(b) Lampsacus.
(c) Athens.
(d) Mieta.

3. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Philip fought to an unsatisfying standstill.
(b) Philip did not win, but importantly he managed to destroy the Athenian navy.
(c) Philip was soundly defeated.
(d) Philip won a decisive victory.

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

5. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Fourteen months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the battle of Granicus, Alexander established a base in what location?

2. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?

3. After Darius' death, whom did Alexander appoint as satrap?

4. What promise did Alexander make to the citizens of Babylon when entering the city?

5. After Persepolis, to what city did Alexander travel?

(see the answer key)

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