Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 3

Quiz: Chapter 3

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
a) Alexander only.
b) Parmenio.
c) Philip and Alexander.
d) Philip only.

2. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?
a) He married a rival queen to forge peace.
b) He forced a land war, as opposed to a war on the sea.
c) He forced a sea war, as opposed to a war on land.
d) He used ballista for the first time in a battle.

3. Who assassinated Philip?
a) Antipater.
b) Cleopatra.
c) A jealous former male lover.
d) Parmenio.

4. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
a) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.
b) Philip...
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