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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?
(a) 114 AD.
(b) 345 BC.
(c) 785 BC.
(d) 202 BC.

2. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?
(a) Shields for the front line.
(b) Ranged combat with archers.
(c) He used elephants in war for the first time.
(d) A slanted infantry line.

3. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?
(a) Javelin.
(b) Double-bladed axe.
(c) Short sword.
(d) Sarissa.

4. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?
(a) North, East, South, and West Macedonia.
(b) Jungle Macedonia and Desert Macedonia.
(c) Upper Macedonia and Lower Macedonia.
(d) Eastern Macedonia and Western Macedonia.

5. Who was the mother of Alexander?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Theta.
(c) Ariadne.
(d) Parmenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the summer of 939, with what threat did Philip have to contend?

2. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?

3. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?

4. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

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

(see the answer key)

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