Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C.: A Historical Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

Final Test

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

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. How long did Gaza hold out against Alexander's pressure?

2. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?

3. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?

4. What happened to Harpalus when Alexander initially purged his satraps?

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

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

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