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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Alexander offer Thebes amnesty?
(a) He demanded that all the men of Thebes be imprisoned.
(b) He demanded all religious iconography in the city to be destroyed.
(c) He demanded all of the city's gold reserves.
(d) He demanded that the leaders of the revolt surrender.

2. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Robust.
(b) Refused.
(c) Deferred.
(d) V-wing.

3. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(b) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.
(c) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.
(d) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.

4. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?
(a) He wished to establish a military fort there.
(b) He believed the legendary Fountain of Youth was located there.
(c) He wished to mine for gold and silver.
(d) He wished to conquer the citizens there because of their disrespect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

2. Who was the mother of Alexander?

3. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?

4. What was the name of Philip's fifth wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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