Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. In what year was Alexander the Great born?

2. Where was Alexander the Great born?

3. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

4. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

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

7. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

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

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

10. Who was the mother of Alexander?

11. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt....
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