Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Peter Green
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Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?
(a) Thebes' brokered a peace and became part of Alexander's kingdom.
(b) Thebes' citizens were massacred and the city was burned to the ground.
(c) The city was burned to the ground, but Alexander spared all its citizens.
(d) Thebes' citizens were massacred, but the city was left as a fortress.

2. At what age was Alexander appointed Regent of Macedonia?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty-four.
(d) Twenty-one.

3. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?
(a) Alexander was jealous of his father's military conquests.
(b) Alexander was shy and unassuming, and cared little for glory.
(c) Alexander loathed his mother and much preferred his father.
(d) Alexander never held grudges, and was always quick to forgive.

4. 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 gave key positions to friends returned from exile.
(c) He had several of his political enemies murdered.
(d) He personally murdered Cleopatra's baby and possible heir to the throne, Cananis.

5. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?
(a) Persia.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Thrace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

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

3. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

4. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?

5. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

(see the answer key)

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