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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. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?
(a) He had to attend to a revolt in Macedonia.
(b) He was in hot pursuit of Darius.
(c) He was in hot pursuit of Parmenio.
(d) He was driven out by its citizens.

2. What action did Alexander take in Opis in 324 BC in regards to his army?
(a) Alexander demobilized older troops in favor of younger troops.
(b) Alexander killed hundreds of men as part of a purge.
(c) Alexander promoted many Persians to officers.
(d) Alexander recruited boys as young as ten to act as spies throughout his empire.

3. What role did Alexander envision his Successors would have?
(a) They would battle to become king after he died.
(b) They would be mayors of the various cities he conquered.
(c) They would be officers in his army.
(d) They would travel back to Athens to teach philosophy and science.

4. Who did Alexander marry while in India?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Xenia.
(c) Roxanne.
(d) Asiates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Antipater believe about Alexander's claims to divinity?

2. Why were troops concerned with actions Alexander took in Opis in 324 BC?

3. What title was given to Alexander after the battle of Gaugamela?

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

5. In which Egyptian city was Alexander proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the battle of Gaugamela. How even were the forces? What strategy did Alexander use? What were the results of the battle?

2. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

3. After Gaza, describe Alexander's campaign through Egypt. How long was he there? What important events happened during his time in Egypt?

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

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

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

7. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

8. After Massago, in what way did Alexander divide his army, and what orders did he give?

9. What kind of riches did Alexander discover in India? What compounded any financial difficulties Alexander encountered in India?

10. What difficulties did Alexander encounter once he reached Oxus? What was the ultimate fate of Bessus?

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