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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?
(a) He used ballista for the first time in a battle.
(b) He forced a land war, as opposed to a war on the sea.
(c) He forced a sea war, as opposed to a war on land.
(d) He married a rival queen to forge peace.

2. Who assassinated Philip?
(a) A jealous former male lover.
(b) Antipater.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Cleopatra.

3. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?
(a) Shields for the front line.
(b) He used elephants in war for the first time.
(c) A slanted infantry line.
(d) Ranged combat with archers.

4. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?
(a) He was in Athens receiving further counsel from Aristotle.
(b) He fought alongside his men.
(c) He was in Pella trying to raise money for the war effort.
(d) He watched the battle unfold from a nearby hill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

2. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

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

4. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?

5. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

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