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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, pgs. 412-437.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Persian king did Alexander oppose in his military campaign?
(a) Memnon.
(b) Apollonius.
(c) Darius.
(d) Xerxes.

2. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?
(a) To Arabia.
(b) Back to Macedonia.
(c) North to Russia.
(d) Through the Khyber Pass.

3. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?
(a) He was driven out by its citizens.
(b) He was in hot pursuit of Darius.
(c) He had to attend to a revolt in Macedonia.
(d) He was in hot pursuit of Parmenio.

4. What title was given to Alexander after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) King of the Gaugamelites.
(b) Lord of Asia.
(c) Pharaoh of Egypt.
(d) King of the World.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Alexander the Great born?

2. What happened with Alexander and his troops at Chenab?

3. How many boys did Alexander choose to become Successors?

4. What strategy did Alexander take in regards to Ambphi?

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

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