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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of military leader was King Philip?
(a) He did not keep much of an army during his reign.
(b) He was a strict disciplinarian.
(c) He relied heavily on improvisation and instinct.
(d) He was a procrastinator who did not insist on high standards.

3. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?
(a) North, East, South, and West Macedonia.
(b) Jungle Macedonia and Desert Macedonia.
(c) Upper Macedonia and Lower Macedonia.
(d) Eastern Macedonia and Western Macedonia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?

2. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

3. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?

4. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?

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

(see the answer key)

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