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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Amnytas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

2. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?

3. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

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

5. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?

(see the answer key)

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