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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. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Greece.
(d) China.

2. After Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?
(a) Philoxenus.
(b) Philip.
(c) Hephaestion.
(d) Parmenio.

3. What challenge did Alexander have to overcome at Jhelum River?
(a) A great heat wave.
(b) His enemy's formidable war elephants.
(c) Extremely uncertain footing on the banks of the river.
(d) The fact that most of his army abandoned him.

4. How did Alexander respond to Darius' settlement offer after Issus?
(a) He accepted the terms, ending his conquest of Persia.
(b) He rejected all terms, vowing to defeat Darius soundly in battle.
(c) He signed the treaty, but later betrayed Darius by breaking the treaty.
(d) He rejected the terms, but allowed Darius to retain his title of King of all Asia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

2. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?

3. After Issus, Darius supplied the king of which territory with Persian ships?

4. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?

5. After the battle of Granicus, Alexander established a base in what location?

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