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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, pgs. 412-437.

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) Animal handlers.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Scholars.

2. Why did Alexander order Parmenio to be executed?
(a) Alexander believed that Parmenio was plotting to take Alexander's place.
(b) Parmenio was badly wounded in a battle, and Alexander put Parmenio out of his misery.
(c) Alexander believed that Parmenio fell out of favor with the gods.
(d) Alexander believed that Parmenio was tainted with a contagious disease.

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

4. What made Tyre difficult to capture?
(a) Its citizens were violent religious zealots.
(b) It received funding for warships from Demosthenes.
(c) Its army was exceedingly well trained.
(d) It was located on an island, and had walls on the shores.

5. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Philip.
(d) Olympias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake did Bessus make in regards to Alexander's crossing of the Hindu Kush?

2. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?

3. In what year was Alexander the Great born?

4. What was the general troop reaction to Alexander's execution of Parmenio?

5. Which city refused to help Tyre in Alexander's siege?

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