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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A peace negotiation.
(b) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A battle.

2. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?
(a) Gordium.
(b) Granicus.
(c) Lampsacus.
(d) Pelium.

3. After Issus, Darius supplied the king of which territory with Persian ships?
(a) Thessaly.
(b) Ionia.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Athens.

4. Mieza was known for what export?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Iron.
(c) Olives.
(d) Wine.

5. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.
(b) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(c) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.
(d) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

2. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

3. Who was the mother of Alexander?

4. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?

5. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the diplomatic fallout in regards to Persia's capturing of Sidon in 345 BC.

2. Describe the battle of Pelium, including its pretext and its outcome.

3. For what reasons was Macedonia deeply in debt in 335 BC, prior to the Persian campaign?

4. What was the last mission on which Philip sent Alexander?

5. What did Darius propose at Marathos after the battle of Issus? What was Alexander's response?

6. Why did Alexander send Parmenio to Damascus shortly after Alexander met Darius at Marathos? What did Parmenio succeed in procuring?

7. Describe the final assault on Tyre. How was Alexander finally able to breach the city walls? And how did he handle the citizens therein?

8. What important messages did King Philip of Macedon receive in September 356 BC?

9. Describe Alexander's childhood growing up, prior to studying with Aristotle.

10. Describe how Philip was murdered. What was the outcome of this murder?

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