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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twenty.

2. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?
(a) Athletes.
(b) Dancers.
(c) Singers.
(d) Orators.

3. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.
(a) Democracy.
(b) Empiricism.
(c) Umpiricism.
(d) Globalization.

4. By 3:00 on Sunday the __________, the battle at Waterloo was in full swing.
(a) 13th.
(b) 20th.
(c) 18th.
(d) 7th.

5. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?
(a) The ruler of Persia.
(b) The ruler of Macedonia.
(c) The ruler of the world.
(d) The ruler of Indo-Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Wellington spend in India?

2. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.

3. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?

4. The closest tally of battles and sieges reached included _____________ battles and eight sieges, not counting those Wellington participated in as a subordinate.

5. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

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