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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?

2. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?

3. Who led a coup that resulted in Darius losing his crown?

4. Who was Antipater's chief rival when Alexander was alive?

5. What did Alexander do to initially confuse the Indian army at the Jhelum River?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the beginning of Alexander's pursuit of Bessus, through the Hindu Kush.

2. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

3. Describe what Antipater was doing in Greece while Alexander was away. What did he think of Alexander's claim to divinity? What were his own ambitions for power?

4. What strategy did Alexander take with the city of Ambphi, and why did he pursue this strategy?

5. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

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

8. Describe Alexander's experience in Chenab as he sailed down the Jhelum River. What action did his army take?

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

10. How did Alexander's relationship with his army change after the battle of Gaugamela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the battle of Jhelum River. Include:

a) the pretext to the battle;

b) the major combatants;

c) the geographical context;

d) the events of the battle itself, including strategy and tactics; and

e) the results of the battle.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule, including its location in the world, neighboring states, geography, and relative political power.

2) Describe the political system in Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule. How was the system organized? What code of laws was in place?

3) Describe the circumstances that contributed to Macedonia's rise in power and influence under King Philip II.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the state of Alexander's empire at the point of his death. After his death, what happened to Alexander's empire? List the major events involved in the wars of succession for Alexander's kingdom.

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