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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. How did Alexander finance his campaign into the Indian subcontinent?

2. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?

3. After Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?

4. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?

5. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. What political move did Alexander make after Soghdian Rock, and why did he pursue this strategy?

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

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

9. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the battle of Issus. 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

a) Describe the manner in which Darius died.

b) How did Darius' death impact Alexander's political as well as military strategies? What challenges did the death present?

c) How did Alexander react to Darius' death, and how did he change his strategy to suit the moment?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Alexander's time in Egypt in 331. Include:

a) major battles;

b) major cities conquered;

c) Alexander's involvement with Alexandria; and

d) the overall result of the Egyptian campaign.

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