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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?
(a) Involved in the Byzantine campaign.
(b) By his side, overseeing the operation.
(c) With Olympias in Egypt.
(d) In Mieza.

2. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?
(a) Nineteen thousand.
(b) One Hundred.
(c) Only a handful.
(d) Seven thousand.

3. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
(a) Alexander only.
(b) Philip only.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Philip and Alexander.

4. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A battle.
(b) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A peace negotiation.

5. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?
(a) He built altars to the gods.
(b) He ritualistically bathed the entire army.
(c) He murdered townspeople on either side of the river.
(d) He burned all the crops on the shores of the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

2. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?

3. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?

4. Mieza was known for what export?

5. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?

(see the answer key)

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