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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. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?
(a) Macedonia.
(b) Greece.
(c) Arabia.
(d) China.

2. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?
(a) Ada.
(b) Darius.
(c) Batis.
(d) Amyntas.

3. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?
(a) Philip.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Demosthenes.
(d) Olympias.

4. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?
(a) Seven thousand.
(b) He entered Massago peacefully.
(c) Forty thousand.
(d) Three hundred.

5. What did Alexander do to initially confuse the Indian army at the Jhelum River?
(a) He let conflicting intelligence about his movements reach the Indian army leader.
(b) He paraded a group of elephants to show the Indian army leader he had an army of elephants.
(c) He showed only a portion of his army, and kept the majority of the army hidden from view.
(d) He made the Indian army leader believe the gods were against him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

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

3. What was Alexander's extent of knowledge of Indian geography, upon entering India?

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

5. On what island did Alexander build the city of Alexandria?

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