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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, pgs. 461 - 488.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Darius respond to Alexander's successful siege of Tyre?
(a) He captured the neighboring city of Sidon.
(b) He relinquished the throne and fled.
(c) He tried to recapture the city.
(d) He proposed another peace settlement.

2. In what year was the battle of Pelium fought?
(a) 320 BC.
(b) 480 BC.
(c) 335 BC.
(d) 128 AD.

3. In which Egyptian city was Alexander proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Gaza.
(c) Pelusium.
(d) Alexandria.

4. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A calf born with two heads.
(c) A hawk landing on a statue of Zeus.
(d) A thunderstorm.

5. In the summer of 939, with what threat did Philip have to contend?
(a) The possibility of city states joining forces to invade Macedonia.
(b) An insurrection on the part of the Macedonian assembly.
(c) The possibility that Olympias would have him murdered.
(d) A great famine which swept Macedonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Tyre difficult to capture?

2. In the summer of 331 BC, where did Darius stage his army?

3. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?

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

5. Which woman produced Alexander's only legitimate heir?

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