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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. Who murdered Darius?
(a) Nabarzanes only.
(b) Bessus and Nabarzanes.
(c) Bessus and Satibarzanes.
(d) Bessus only.

2. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?
(a) They suffered from scurvy.
(b) They were constantly harassed by bandits.
(c) They lacked food and water.
(d) They suffered from bubonic plague.

3. What strategy did Alexander use to defeat the Indian army?
(a) He used only his most veteran warriors.
(b) He divided his army.
(c) He had the leader assassinated.
(d) He used complex siege tactics with catapults and trebuchets.

4. How did the ethnic makeup of Alexander's army change by the time he entered India?
(a) There were more Macedonians, and less Persians.
(b) There were more Persians, and less Macedonians.
(c) There were more Africans, and less Persians.
(d) There were more pureblood Greeks, and less mixed-breed slaves.

5. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?
(a) The Great Diplomat.
(b) Lord of the Twelve Countries.
(c) Great King.
(d) Duke of Ionia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?

2. Who was Antipater's chief rival when Alexander was alive?

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

4. What was Alexander's expectation of riches in India, and what in reality did he find there?

5. What was the ratio of Persians to Macedonians at Gaugamela?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rumor spread during the battle of the Chenab citadel, and what action did Alexander take to stop the rumor?

2. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

3. Who were the Successors, and what importance did they have in Alexander's army?

4. Describe Alexander's experience in Chenab as he sailed down the Jhelum River. What action did his army take?

5. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

6. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

7. What was Alexander's plan after his Indian campaign? What curtailed further plans?

8. Describe Alexander's movements and activity in January and February 324 BC. What was his state of mind? What were his plans?

9. How did Alexander's relationship with his army change after the battle of Gaugamela?

10. What unique challenge did Alexander face at Jhelum River? How is Jhelum River regarded among the battles of Alexander?

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