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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?

2. How did Alexander deal with the Gordian Knot?

3. While sieging Tyre, Alexander traveled to which city for reinforcements and his warships?

4. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

5. Why was the Persian invasion of Greece called off?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the major events of the Siege of Halicarnassus.

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

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

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

6. What was the nature of the deal Alexander struck with Queen Ada in Allinda? Why was this a politically crafty strategy?

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

8. Who supported the Thebean uprising? What role did Darius of Persia have in the uprising?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the upbringing Alexander experienced prior to studying with Aristotle, with the experience Alexander had with his years of study with Aristotle. How was Alexander's life different in each setting? What values did Alexander absorb in each setting?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the battle of Granicus River. Include:

a) the pretext to the battle;

b) the major combatants;

c) the geographical context;

d) the events of the battle itself, including strategy and tactics; and

e) the results of the battle.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the actions that Alexander took when Philip was murdered and Alexander became king, up until the Thebean uprising. With what political realities did he have to deal? How did different city states react? What were Alexander's motivations?

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