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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many troops did Alexander capture and enslave in the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Eighty.

2. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?
(a) Nineteen thousand.
(b) One Hundred.
(c) Only a handful.
(d) Seven thousand.

3. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Tried to poison Philip.
(b) Arrested and tortured Philip.
(c) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(d) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.

4. What was the name of the capital of Macedonia?
(a) Pella.
(b) Mieta.
(c) Lampsacus.
(d) Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?

2. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?

3. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

4. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

5. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?

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