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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 270-298.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Alexander respond to Darius' settlement offer after Issus?
(a) He rejected the terms, but allowed Darius to retain his title of King of all Asia.
(b) He rejected all terms, vowing to defeat Darius soundly in battle.
(c) He accepted the terms, ending his conquest of Persia.
(d) He signed the treaty, but later betrayed Darius by breaking the treaty.

2. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Alexander offer Thebes amnesty?
(a) He demanded all of the city's gold reserves.
(b) He demanded that all the men of Thebes be imprisoned.
(c) He demanded all religious iconography in the city to be destroyed.
(d) He demanded that the leaders of the revolt surrender.

3. After Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?
(a) Philoxenus.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Philip.
(d) Hephaestion.

4. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) Alexander had to kill dozens of mutinous soldiers.
(b) Many wanted to return to Macedonia.
(c) Many were completely willing to travel into the Indian subcontinent.
(d) The army wished to strike for more pay.

5. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Philoxenus.
(b) Philip.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Pelium.

Short Answer Questions

1. For his 336 BC to 335 BC military campaign, what kind of training did Alexander have his troops undergo?

2. In January 330 BC, Alexander traveled to which city?

3. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

4. Persepolis was the burial place of whom?

5. While sieging Tyre, Alexander traveled to which city for reinforcements and his warships?

(see the answer key)

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