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

2. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?

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

4. Who murdered Darius?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

2. What action did Alexander take in 324 BC when he arrived in Opis? How did the troops react? How did Alexander respond to this troop reaction?

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

4. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the steps Philip took to guard against Alexander's growing ambition to be king.

2) In what manner was Philip assassinated? What were the circumstances?

3) Discuss the historical uncertainty associated with Philip's assassination, including the nature of his assassin as well as who was the mastermind behind the assassination.

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

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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