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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.
(b) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.
(c) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(d) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.

3. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?
(a) One.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Three.

4. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Amnytas.
(d) Parmenio.

5. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A battle.
(b) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(c) A peace negotiation.
(d) A wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Alexander the Great born?

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

3. Who was the mother of Alexander?

4. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

5. Where was Alexander the Great born?

(see the answer key)

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