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The Campaigns of Alexander Quiz

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The Campaigns of Alexander Quiz

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1)

What is the city of Alexandria known as? (from Book 3)

The Diamond of Egypt.
The Diamond of the Mediterranean.
The Pearl of Egypt.
The Pearl of the Mediterranean.
2)

In Alexander's speech, how much compensation does he claim he has taken for his trouble on the campaign? (from Book 7)

Only a normal amount.
Little.
None.
An excessive amount.
3)

What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north? (from Book 3)

Spring.
Summer.
Fall.
Winter.
4)

Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon? (from Book 3)

Date palms.
Olive trees.
Desert oasis.
Wild berry bushes.
5)

After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops? (from Book 3)

July of 340 B.C.
April of 340 B.C.
July of 330 B.C.
June of 330 B.C.
6)

What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them? (from Book 4)

Longer spears.
Soldiers with wings.
Bigger arrows.
A catapult.
7)

Which one of the following campaigns does Alexander recount during his speech to his men? (from Book 7)

Egyptian.
Persian.
Indian.
Asian.
8)

In the final section of the book, how many talents does Alexander offer his men as a bonus? (from Book 7)

Ten.
Twenty.
One.
Thirty.
9)

Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration? (from Book 4)

Coenus.
Craterus.
Coragus.
Callisthenes.
10)

What river is Thapsacus located near? (from Book 3)

The Atbara.
The Nile.
The Euphrates.
The Tigris.
11)

During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged? (from Book 6)

No wind.
Light winds.
Keeping the boats light with floats.
Deep water.
12)

How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India? (from Book 4)

Significant resistance.
Moderate resistance.
Slight resistance.
No resistance.
13)

How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army? (from Book 3)

They are outnumbered, but are better armed.
They are outnumbered and not as well armed.
They have more troops and are better armed.
They have more troops, but are not as well armed.
14)

What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus? (from Book 6)

Riches.
Flowers.
Trees.
Water.
15)

What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle? (from Book 3)

Some of what he wants to hear and some of what he does not want to hear.
The opposite of what he wants to hear.
There is no record of what Alexander hears from the oracle.
What he wants to hear.
16)

Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home? (from Book 5)

Coenus.
Coragus.
Craterus.
Callisthenes.
17)

Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus? (from Book 6)

The Tigris River.
The Danube River.
The Euphrates River.
The Nile River.
18)

How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander? (from Book 5)

Four hundred and forty.
Three hundred and forty.
One hundred and forty.
Two hundred and forty.
19)

Where does Alexander announce the retirement of some of the Macedonian veterans? (from Book 7)

Persepolis.
Opis.
Babylon.
Arbela.
20)

Which of the following is not included in the things that Alexander does for his men after they plead for his forgiveness? (from Book 7)

Pays them for their service.
Allows them to select the next destination.
Allows them to leave.
Pays them for their travel time.
21)

Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus? (from Book 4)

Zeus.
Ares.
Apollo.
Dionysus.
22)

What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus? (from Book 5)

Missiles.
Cold water.
Rocks.
Hot water.
23)

How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes? (from Book 4)

They climb at night so the enemy cannot see them.
They begin throwing rocks up at the enemy.
They use screens.
They dodge them with speed.
24)

Which one of the following is not something that Alexander tells his men after they have requested to return home? (from Book 5)

He will find others to fight with.
They can go home.
They are not allowed to leave.
They are deserting him.
25)

How is Ammon later described? (from Book 3)

As a man with horns.
As a ram.
As a man with a bell.
As a bull.
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