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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. Why did Alexander ultimately stop his push eastward into Arabia?

2. What did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?

3. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?

4. What initially prevented Alexander from pursuing Bessus after Alexander executed Parmenio?

5. Who murdered Darius?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

2. Describe the beginning of Alexander's pursuit of Bessus, through the Hindu Kush.

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

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

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

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

7. What strategy did Alexander take with the city of Ambphi, and why did he pursue this strategy?

8. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

9. What was Darius' ultimate fate after his defeat at Gaugamela?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

1) Describe the political situation with which Philip had to deal in 939 BC and into 938 BC. How did he manage to emerge victorious, forcing a showdown at Chaeronaea?

2) Discuss how the battle of Chaeronaea proceeded. How did Alexander and Philip achieve victory? Discuss the military formation and strategy that was used.

3) Discuss the political aftermath of the battle of Chaeronaea. How did the battle change the political landscape? What were the immediate political consequences?

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