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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.
(a) Enemies.
(b) Family.
(c) Friends.
(d) Strangers.

2. Alexander developed a reverence for what Greek god?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Zeus.

3. What the Kingdom of Macedon poor?
(a) Yes.
(b) No, it was the wealthiest nation in the region.
(c) No, it was the second wealthiest nation in the region.
(d) No, it was just not as rich as its neighbors and enemies.

4. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Neutral and fair.
(b) Generous and caring.
(c) Mean and hateful.
(d) Cold and uncaring.

5. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?
(a) To invade Greece.
(b) To invade the Roman Empire.
(c) To invade Persia.
(d) To invade China.

Short Answer Questions

1. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.

2. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?

3. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.

4. The spears were ________________ feet long and quite heavy; therefore, they were not used in battle per se, although they might be seen on the periphery.

5. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.

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