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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 270-298.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which was NOT one of the types of troops Alexander included in his army that battled the Persians?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Scholars.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Animal handlers.

2. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Memnon of Rhodes.
(c) Xerxes I.
(d) Demosthenes.

3. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(b) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.
(c) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.
(d) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.

4. Which of the following was NOT captured by Alexander at Damascus?
(a) Darius' bride Stateira.
(b) Ambassadors from Thebes and Sparta.
(c) Relatives of Persian commanders.
(d) The Persian royal treasure.

5. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Pelium.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Philip.
(d) Philoxenus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?

2. How did Darius respond to Alexander's successful siege of Tyre?

3. Which of the following BEST describes the final strategy Alexander used to enter Tyre?

4. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?

5. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?

(see the answer key)

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