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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?
(a) 220 B.C.
(b) 446 B.C.
(c) 336 B.C.
(d) 520 B.C.

2. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
(a) Zeus and Apollo.
(b) Zeus and Heracles.
(c) Zeus and Ares.
(d) Zeus and Poseidon.

3. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?
(a) The Granicus River.
(b) The Araxes River.
(c) The Tigris River.
(d) The Euphrates River.

4. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?
(a) He renames it.
(b) He ridicules it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He ignores it.

5. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?
(a) Phila.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Audata.
(d) Olympias.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?

2. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?

3. Which assassin is responsible for killing Philip of Macedon?

4. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?

5. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?

(see the answer key)

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