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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. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Arrested and tortured Philip.
(b) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(c) Tried to poison Philip.
(d) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.

2. Which of the following was NOT captured by Alexander at Damascus?
(a) Ambassadors from Thebes and Sparta.
(b) Relatives of Persian commanders.
(c) Darius' bride Stateira.
(d) The Persian royal treasure.

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

4. What promise did Alexander make to the citizens of Babylon when entering the city?
(a) He promised to restore their god.
(b) He promised to kill three men for every one man who resisted.
(c) He promised to restore Darius to the Persian throne.
(d) He promised to exempt them from taxation.

5. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?
(a) Alexander never held grudges, and was always quick to forgive.
(b) Alexander was jealous of his father's military conquests.
(c) Alexander loathed his mother and much preferred his father.
(d) Alexander was shy and unassuming, and cared little for glory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Persian king did Alexander oppose in his military campaign?

2. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?

3. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?

4. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?

5. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?

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