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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?
(a) He believed the legendary Fountain of Youth was located there.
(b) He wished to mine for gold and silver.
(c) He wished to establish a military fort there.
(d) He wished to conquer the citizens there because of their disrespect.

2. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?
(a) By his side, overseeing the operation.
(b) With Olympias in Egypt.
(c) Involved in the Byzantine campaign.
(d) In Mieza.

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

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

5. What was the name of Philip's fifth wife?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Sharonia.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Alexander the Great born?

2. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

3. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?

4. Mieza was known for what export?

5. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?

(see the answer key)

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