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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?
(a) Tree trunks.
(b) Spears.
(c) Fire.
(d) Archers.

2. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?
(a) The Gordian knot.
(b) The Asian knot.
(c) The Great Knot of Gordian.
(d) The Great Knot of Asia.

3. How many miles does the Getae army retreat after Alexander attacks them?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight

4. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?
(a) Heavy resistance.
(b) Slight resistance.
(c) Moderate resistance.
(d) No resistance.

5. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?

2. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

3. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?

4. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?

5. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?

(see the answer key)

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