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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?
(a) She feared him and felt terrorized by him.
(b) She envied and hated Alexander.
(c) She never knew Alexander.
(d) The two were very close.

4. What was the name of the capital of Macedonia?
(a) Mieta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Pella.
(d) Lampsacus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?

2. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

3. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?

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

5. How many troops did Alexander capture and enslave in the battle of Granicus River?

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