Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 8, pg. 270-298 to Chapter 9, pgs. 379-412

Quiz: Chapter 8, pg. 270-298 to Chapter 9, pgs. 379-412

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What role did Alexander envision his Successors would have?
a) They would be mayors of the various cities he conquered.
b) They would battle to become king after he died.
c) They would travel back to Athens to teach philosophy and science.
d) They would be officers in his army.

2. Who murdered Darius?
a) Bessus and Satibarzanes.
b) Bessus only.
c) Nabarzanes only.
d) Bessus and Nabarzanes.

3. What did Alexander decide to do with Darius' body?
a) He ordered it to be buried in the spot it was found.
b) He ordered it taken to Macedonia to be hung from the palace walls.
c) He ordered it burned. (read more)