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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. Where was Alexander the Great born?
(a) Jhelum.
(b) Pella.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Athens.

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

3. What action by Alexander contributed to the debt of Macedonia prior to the Persian campaign?
(a) Alexander had built a host of war machines at great cost.
(b) Alexander had imported animals from all around the world for a zoo.
(c) Alexander had refused to tax the citizens.
(d) Alexander held a series of legendary and expensive feasts.

4. After Massago, what action did Alexander take with his army?
(a) He dismissed any man who did not believe in the mission.
(b) He split his army up.
(c) He executed the majority of his soldiers.
(d) He paid them to marry Massago women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander led his army to which country in the summer of 331 BC?

2. What was Harpalus' eventual fate?

3. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?

4. Who did Alexander marry while in India?

5. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?

(see the answer key)

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