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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. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?
(a) Javelin.
(b) Short sword.
(c) Double-bladed axe.
(d) Sarissa.

2. After Persepolis, to what city did Alexander travel?
(a) Jhelum.
(b) Ecbatana.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Pella.

3. What did Alexander do to initially confuse the Indian army at the Jhelum River?
(a) He showed only a portion of his army, and kept the majority of the army hidden from view.
(b) He let conflicting intelligence about his movements reach the Indian army leader.
(c) He paraded a group of elephants to show the Indian army leader he had an army of elephants.
(d) He made the Indian army leader believe the gods were against him.

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

5. What battle is said to be Alexander's greatest strategic triumph?
(a) Pelium.
(b) Jhelum River.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Gaugamela.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?

2. What was the general troop reaction to Alexander's execution of Parmenio?

3. What happened to Alexander in Oxus?

4. How many troops did Alexander capture and enslave in the battle of Granicus River?

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

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