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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. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

3. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

4. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?

5. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

2. What incident occurs when the Uxians attempt to interfere with Alexander's plans to pass through the Persian Gates?

3. What happens at Gaza and what overall strategy does Alexander have for his campaigns?

4. How does Alexander defeat the Tyrians?

5. What is the second offer that Darius makes to Alexander and how does he respond?

6. What is the author's intention in "The Campaigns of Alexander", and what challenge does he make to the reader?

7. What omen does Alexander listen to in preparing to battle the Persians?

8. What is the first thing that Alexander does once he becomes the ruler of Macedon, and how does the city of Athens respond?

9. How do the Macedonians pass through the Syrian Gates, and what weakness does Alexander correct before facing Darius and the Persians?

10. How does Alexander surprise the Getae army and what happens during their battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While crossing the Hydaspes River, Alexander meets Porus, and a new rivalry begins.

1) Describe the battle between the Macedonians and Porus' son.

2) Explain what happens when Alexander battles Porus and the Indians, the strategies of both armies, and the results of the battle.

3) Compare Porus with Darius looking at how both choose to handle defeat at the hands of the Macedonians.

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal leads to the replacement and murder of Darius as Alexander approaches the Persians again.

1) Explain how Bessus betrays Darius to become the self-proclaimed leader of the Persians.

2) Describe Darius' death and Alexander's response to it.

3) Explain why the Persians betray Bessus and how he is captured by the Macedonians. 4) Analyze the role of the Scythians, how they are defeated, and Alexander's actions in Bessus' capture and execution.

Essay Topic 3

The second battle between the Macedonians and the Persians takes place at Gaugamela. 1) Describe the preparations and strategies made by the Macedonian army and the Persian army before their second battle.

2) Explain the battle of Gaugamela, the gains and setbacks of the Macedonians, and the eventual outcome of the battle.

3) Analyze Darius' actions after the battle including why Alexander must stop chasing him in order to return to the battlefield.

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