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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 upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?
(a) His infant son died.
(b) He had spent too much time quelling revolts.
(c) He could not find a suitable mate for a political marriage.
(d) He found much treasure, but had no way to transport it.

2. Which of the following did Alexander NOT do after the battle of Granicus?
(a) He acquired Lydia.
(b) He gained control of revenue in the province.
(c) He acquired Ionia.
(d) He kept existing city officials in place.

3. In what year was Alexander the Great born?
(a) 356 BC.
(b) 120 AD.
(c) 808 BC.
(d) 3 AD.

4. Who did Alexander send to Damascus for the Persian royal treasure?
(a) Memnon.
(b) Hephaestion.
(c) Ada.
(d) Parmenio.

5. How did the citizens of Pattala react to Alexander's arrival?
(a) They offered to give up all their able-bodied males for Alexander's army.
(b) They welcomed him to their city with open arms.
(c) They evacuated the city before he arrived.
(d) They fought and lost a two-month battle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How could Macedonia be characterized prior to Philip's rule?

3. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?

4. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?

5. What challenge did Alexander have to overcome at Jhelum River?

(see the answer key)

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