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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Darius.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Memnon.

2. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?
(a) They tried to bribe members of the Macedonian assembly to depose Alexander.
(b) They kidnapped Alexander's mother Olympias.
(c) They expelled Alexander's troops from the city.
(d) They openly accepted Alexander as their king.

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

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

5. Which was NOT one of the types of troops Alexander included in his army that battled the Persians?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Technicians.
(c) Scholars.
(d) Animal handlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?

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

3. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

4. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?

5. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?

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