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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Philip.
(d) Philoxenus.

2. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?
(a) They suffered from bubonic plague.
(b) They lacked food and water.
(c) They were constantly harassed by bandits.
(d) They suffered from scurvy.

3. What strategy did Alexander use to defeat the Indian army?
(a) He used only his most veteran warriors.
(b) He had the leader assassinated.
(c) He divided his army.
(d) He used complex siege tactics with catapults and trebuchets.

4. Who was Antipater's chief rival when Alexander was alive?
(a) Hephaestion.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Philip.

5. Roxanne was the daughter to which baron?
(a) Oxyartes.
(b) Kandahar.
(c) Nazibarzanes.
(d) Spitamenas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?

2. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?

3. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?

4. Alexander believed which god was his true father?

5. What was the name of Alexander's treasurer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the battle of Gaugamela. How even were the forces? What strategy did Alexander use? What were the results of the battle?

2. What rumor spread during the battle of the Chenab citadel, and what action did Alexander take to stop the rumor?

3. What difficulties did Alexander encounter once he reached Oxus? What was the ultimate fate of Bessus?

4. What unique challenge did Alexander face at Jhelum River? How is Jhelum River regarded among the battles of Alexander?

5. What kind of riches did Alexander discover in India? What compounded any financial difficulties Alexander encountered in India?

6. How did Alexander's relationship with Parmenio change after the battle of Persepolis?

7. Describe Alexander's movements and activity in January and February 324 BC. What was his state of mind? What were his plans?

8. After Gaza, describe Alexander's campaign through Egypt. How long was he there? What important events happened during his time in Egypt?

9. What was Darius' ultimate fate after his defeat at Gaugamela?

10. What was Alexander's plan after his Indian campaign? What curtailed further plans?

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