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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake did Bessus make in regards to Alexander's crossing of the Hindu Kush?
(a) Bessus believed his own troops were better-trained than Alexander's.
(b) Bessus believed Alexander would take a lower pass, but he did not.
(c) Bessus did not think it would take Alexander so long to cross.
(d) Bessus vastly underestimated the size of Alexander's army.

2. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?
(a) Hindu Kush.
(b) Kandahar.
(c) Jhelum River.
(d) The citadel of Chenab.

3. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?
(a) He found much treasure, but had no way to transport it.
(b) He could not find a suitable mate for a political marriage.
(c) His infant son died.
(d) He had spent too much time quelling revolts.

4. On what island did Alexander build the city of Alexandria?
(a) Tyre.
(b) Ionia.
(c) Pharos.
(d) Sicily.

5. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?
(a) Ada.
(b) Batis.
(c) Darius.
(d) Amyntas.

6. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) The army wished to strike for more pay.
(b) Alexander had to kill dozens of mutinous soldiers.
(c) Many wanted to return to Macedonia.
(d) Many were completely willing to travel into the Indian subcontinent.

7. What initially prevented Alexander from pursuing Bessus after Alexander executed Parmenio?
(a) Alexander had to travel back to Ionia to quell a rebellion.
(b) Alexander had to seek out an oracle for divine advice.
(c) Alexander fell ill, and stopped to recover.
(d) Alexander had to subdue revolts in the southern satrapies.

8. What happened with the satrap Alexander appointed after Darius' death?
(a) The satrap traveled to Persepolis to scrounge up any remaining gold from the treasury.
(b) The satrap murdered Parmenio and assumed a position as Alexander's right hand.
(c) The satrap traveled west to conquer any passed-over territories.
(d) The satrap revolted and Alexander had to quell the revolt.

9. What did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?
(a) Sousa had already fallen to Philoxenus.
(b) Philoxenus had failed to capture Sousa, and was routed.
(c) His mother had fallen gravely ill.
(d) Darius had regathered his forces there.

10. How long did it take for Alexander to cross the Hindu Kush?
(a) Seventeen days.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two days.
(d) A year and a half.

11. After Darius' death, whom did Alexander appoint as satrap?
(a) Satibarzanes.
(b) Bessus.
(c) Hephaestion.
(d) Parmenio.

12. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Pelium.
(b) Philoxenus.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Philip.

13. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?
(a) Three wives, one the daughter of Olympias.
(b) Two wives, one the daughter of Darius.
(c) Seven wives, one for each of the local Indian satraps.
(d) One wife, the daughter of Antipater.

14. What was the name of Alexander's treasurer?
(a) Hephaestion.
(b) Harpalus.
(c) Oxyartes.
(d) Aristotle.

15. What strategy did Alexander take in regards to Ambphi?
(a) He skipped the city over, for larger conquests.
(b) He recruited all the men of Ambphi into his army.
(c) He crushed the city in a massacre.
(d) He was nice and generous, as he needed their help.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?

2. In January 324 BC, Alexander left for which territory?

3. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?

4. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?

5. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?

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