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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?
(a) Alexander was jealous of his father's military conquests.
(b) Alexander never held grudges, and was always quick to forgive.
(c) Alexander loathed his mother and much preferred his father.
(d) Alexander was shy and unassuming, and cared little for glory.

3. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?
(a) Nineteen thousand.
(b) Only a handful.
(c) Seven thousand.
(d) One Hundred.

4. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?
(a) The Assyrians.
(b) The Athenians.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Spartans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?

2. What monument was built in response to events after the battle of Chaeronaea?

3. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

4. Mieza was known for what export?

5. What important battle took place in August 338?

(see the answer key)

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