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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 299-349.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?
(a) Ada.
(b) Batis.
(c) Amyntas.
(d) Darius.

2. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?
(a) He was in hot pursuit of Parmenio.
(b) He had to attend to a revolt in Macedonia.
(c) He was driven out by its citizens.
(d) He was in hot pursuit of Darius.

3. What political deal did Alexander strike with queen Ada in Allinda?
(a) He agreed to keep all of her city officials in place, in exchange for her naming him as her successor.
(b) He exiled her, rather than executing her outright.
(c) He agreed to marry her, so that he might become the leader of Allinda.
(d) He supported her in regaining her position in exchange for her naming him as her successor.

4. After Tyre, all coastal cities fell to Alexander with the exception of which city?
(a) Gaza.
(b) Pella.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Sidon.

5. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?
(a) March.
(b) September.
(c) January.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alexander decide to do with Darius' body?

2. What action by Alexander contributed to the debt of Macedonia prior to the Persian campaign?

3. Why was Darius murdered?

4. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?

5. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?

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