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

2. Where was Alexander the Great born?
(a) Athens.
(b) Jhelum.
(c) Pella.
(d) Babylon.

3. Who was the mother of Alexander?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Parmenia.
(c) Theta.
(d) Ariadne.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What battle is said to be Alexander's greatest strategic triumph?

2. What role did Alexander envision his Successors would have?

3. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?

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

5. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

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