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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. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?
(a) A slanted infantry line.
(b) Ranged combat with archers.
(c) Shields for the front line.
(d) He used elephants in war for the first time.

2. After Persepolis, to what city did Alexander travel?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Jhelum.
(c) Pella.
(d) Ecbatana.

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

4. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?
(a) Peaceful and powerful.
(b) Mystical and feared.
(c) Weak and insignificant.
(d) Warlike and imperial.

5. After Darius' death, whom did Alexander appoint as satrap?
(a) Hephaestion.
(b) Satibarzanes.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Bessus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise did Alexander make to the citizens of Babylon when entering the city?

2. How did Alexander finance his campaign into the Indian subcontinent?

3. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?

4. At what age was Alexander appointed Regent of Macedonia?

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

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