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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?
(a) His wives were chosen by the Macedonian assembly.
(b) He could not engage in foreign policy decisions.
(c) He could be voted out by the Macedonian assembly.
(d) He was not allowed to personally lead the army.

2. In what year was the battle of Pelium fought?
(a) 128 AD.
(b) 320 BC.
(c) 480 BC.
(d) 335 BC.

3. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?
(a) Persia.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Macedonia.

4. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?
(a) He was raised to respect and embrace the movement.
(b) He hated the notion, and worked against it at every turn.
(c) He was indifferent, since the movement did not affect him.
(d) He tolerated it only if he could use it to his advantage.

5. What monument was built in response to events after the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) The Hanging Gardens.
(b) The Philippians.
(c) The Alabaster Tower.
(d) The Great Library.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what event was Philip assassinated?

2. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?

3. For his 336 BC to 335 BC military campaign, what kind of training did Alexander have his troops undergo?

4. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

5. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?

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