Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Peter Green
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Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, pgs. 379-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strategy did Alexander take in regards to Ambphi?
(a) He crushed the city in a massacre.
(b) He was nice and generous, as he needed their help.
(c) He recruited all the men of Ambphi into his army.
(d) He skipped the city over, for larger conquests.

2. In what year was the battle of Pelium fought?
(a) 335 BC.
(b) 320 BC.
(c) 480 BC.
(d) 128 AD.

3. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?
(a) To Arabia.
(b) Back to Macedonia.
(c) North to Russia.
(d) Through the Khyber Pass.

4. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?
(a) He had several of his political enemies murdered.
(b) He gave key positions to friends returned from exile.
(c) He personally murdered Cleopatra's baby and possible heir to the throne, Cananis.
(d) He maintained the overall principles of his father's administration.

5. On what island did Alexander build the city of Alexandria?
(a) Pharos.
(b) Sicily.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Ionia.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Massago, what action did Alexander take with his army?

2. Who led the Indian army that opposed Alexander in India?

3. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?

4. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

5. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?

(see the answer key)

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