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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, pgs. 379-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three days.
(d) Fourteen months.

2. Who led the Indian army that opposed Alexander in India?
(a) Bessus.
(b) Oxyartes.
(c) Darius.
(d) Porus.

3. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.
(b) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(c) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.
(d) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.

4. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) Amnytas.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Demosthenes.

5. What was Alexander's extent of knowledge of Indian geography, upon entering India?
(a) He had no knowledge of Indian geography.
(b) Having traveled there twice in the past, he was quite knowledgeable about Indian geography.
(c) He claimed to have been divinely told about Indian geography, angering his troops.
(d) Aristotle had taught him about the major geographical features of India.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Thebes offer its surrender?

2. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

3. After Tyre, all coastal cities fell to Alexander with the exception of which city?

4. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?

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

(see the answer key)

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