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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. What did Alexander and his army build in order to lay siege to Tyre?
(a) A Trojan horse.
(b) A causeway.
(c) A monument to Zeus.
(d) The first submarine.

2. 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 signed the treaty, but later betrayed Darius by breaking the treaty.
(d) He accepted the terms, ending his conquest of Persia.

3. What made Tyre difficult to capture?
(a) It received funding for warships from Demosthenes.
(b) It was located on an island, and had walls on the shores.
(c) Its army was exceedingly well trained.
(d) Its citizens were violent religious zealots.

4. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?
(a) Athens.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Macedonia.
(d) Ionia.

5. Who did Alexander send to Damascus for the Persian royal treasure?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Ada.
(c) Hephaestion.
(d) Memnon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

2. After Issus, Darius supplied the king of which territory with Persian ships?

3. Which of the following was NOT captured by Alexander at Damascus?

4. Which city refused to help Tyre in Alexander's siege?

5. What order did Alexander give when his army reached Persepolis?

(see the answer key)

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