Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 8, pg. 299-349

Quiz: Chapter 1 to Chapter 8, pg. 299-349

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?
a) Eight.
b) Fourteen.
c) Three.
d) One.

2. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?
a) Warlike and imperial.
b) Mystical and feared.
c) Weak and insignificant.
d) Peaceful and powerful.

3. At what site did Alexander finally meet Darius himself in battle?
a) Parnassus.
b) Pamphlyia.
c) Granicus.
d) Issus.

4. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
a) Parmenio.
b) Philip only.
c) Alexander only.
d) Philip and Alexander.

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

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

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