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

2. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?

3. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?

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

5. Alexander believed which god was his true father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. After Massago, in what way did Alexander divide his army, and what orders did he give?

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

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

10. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

a) Describe the manner in which Parmenio died.

b) How does Parmenio's death relate to Alexander's relationships with his troops?

c) How can Parmenio's death shed light on Alexander's mental state and his overall ability to lead?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Darius and Alexander's meeting at Marathos. At what point in the Persian campaign did this meeting take place? What was discussed? What were the offers and counteroffers? What was the ultimate result of the discussions?

Essay Topic 3

a) Describe who Antipater was, and what role he had in Alexander's empire.

b) What steps did Antipater take to consolidate power while Alexander was away? Who opposed Antipater in this process?

c) What were Antipater's own feelings about Alexander? What did Antipater believe about Alexander's divinity?

d) Describe the major events in which Antipater was involved after Alexander's death in the wars of succession.

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