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

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

3. What battle is said to be Alexander's greatest strategic triumph?
(a) Jhelum River.
(b) Tyre.
(c) Pelium.
(d) Gaugamela.

4. Why did Alexander ultimately stop his push eastward into Arabia?
(a) He wished to settle down and raise a family with Roxanne.
(b) He was told by prophets that further movement would end in disaster.
(c) His mutinous troops forced him to stop.
(d) He became frightened, because legend told of an end to the world.

5. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Xerxes I.
(d) Memnon of Rhodes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the ratio of Persians to Macedonians at Gaugamela?

4. What challenge did Alexander have to overcome at Jhelum River?

5. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

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