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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. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?

2. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?

3. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?

4. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?

5. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Alexander decide to wage war against Persia? And what steps did Alexander take to raise his army?

2. Describe the siege of Tyre in 332 BC. Why was Tyre in a strategically advantageous position? What did Alexander do to overcome this advantage?

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

4. Describe Alexander's time in Gordium, including the Gordian Knot and the omen Alexander believed he received from Zeus.

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

6. Describe the events that led to the battle of Chaeronaea.

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

8. Describe the major events of the battle of Granicus River.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the steps Philip took to guard against Alexander's growing ambition to be king.

2) In what manner was Philip assassinated? What were the circumstances?

3) Discuss the historical uncertainty associated with Philip's assassination, including the nature of his assassin as well as who was the mastermind behind the assassination.

Essay Topic 2

a) Describe who Antipater was, and what role he had in Alexander's empire.

b) What steps did Antipater take to consolidate power while Alexander was away? Who opposed Antipater in this process?

c) What were Antipater's own feelings about Alexander? What did Antipater believe about Alexander's divinity?

d) Describe the major events in which Antipater was involved after Alexander's death in the wars of succession.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the battle of Jhelum 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.

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