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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. By July 325 BC, Alexander had reached what territory?
(a) Hindu Kush.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Pattala.

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 suffered from scurvy.
(d) They were constantly harassed by bandits.

3. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?
(a) Four years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Nineteen years.
(d) Twelve years.

4. What was Alexander's expectation of riches in India, and what in reality did he find there?
(a) Alexander had no hopes for Indian riches, and was pleasantly surprised finding many riches there.
(b) Alexander had no hopes for Indian riches, and he was accurate in his prediction.
(c) Alexander imagined India was full of riches, and indeed he found many riches there.
(d) Alexander imagined India was full of riches, but in reality he did not acquire much.

5. How did Alexander finance his campaign into the Indian subcontinent?
(a) By severely reducing the size of his army.
(b) By levying a large tax on the Greek city-states.
(c) By holding Darius for ransom.
(d) By looting the royal treasury of Persepolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the satraps?

2. In January 330 BC, Alexander traveled to which city?

3. In the summer of 331 BC, where did Darius stage his army?

4. What was the effect of the mass marriage ceremony held in Susa in 324 BC?

5. Who apprehended Bessus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Alexander's conquest of Gaza. Why was Gaza an important city to conquer?

3. Describe what happened when Alexander finally reached the Indian Ocean.

4. Describe the marriages that took place in Susa in 324 BC. How politically effective were these marriages?

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

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

7. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

8. What did Darius' death mean for Alexander, politically?

9. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

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

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