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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. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?
(a) July.
(b) September.
(c) March.
(d) January.

2. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.
(b) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(c) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.
(d) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.

3. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?
(a) They were constantly harassed by bandits.
(b) They lacked food and water.
(c) They suffered from scurvy.
(d) They suffered from bubonic plague.

4. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Three days.
(b) Two years.
(c) Fourteen months.
(d) Three months.

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?
(a) The Fighting Macedons.
(b) Ground Quake.
(c) The Warrior Eagles.
(d) The Foot Companions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?

2. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?

3. Why was the Persian invasion of Greece called off?

4. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

5. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

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