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. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?
(a) Macedonia.
(b) China.
(c) Greece.
(d) Arabia.

2. What was Alexander's extent of knowledge of Indian geography, upon entering India?
(a) Having traveled there twice in the past, he was quite knowledgeable about Indian geography.
(b) Aristotle had taught him about the major geographical features of India.
(c) He had no knowledge of Indian geography.
(d) He claimed to have been divinely told about Indian geography, angering his troops.

3. What strategy did Alexander use to defeat the Indian army?
(a) He used only his most veteran warriors.
(b) He used complex siege tactics with catapults and trebuchets.
(c) He divided his army.
(d) He had the leader assassinated.

4. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?
(a) Ada.
(b) Amyntas.
(c) Batis.
(d) Darius.

5. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Amnytas.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Demosthenes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Alexander believed which god was his true father?

4. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?

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

(see the answer key)

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