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

2. What is the name of the sea east of the Greek mainland?
(a) Caspian.
(b) Ionian.
(c) Aegean.
(d) Black.

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

4. Why did Alexander ultimately stop his push eastward into Arabia?
(a) He became frightened, because legend told of an end to the world.
(b) His mutinous troops forced him to stop.
(c) He was told by prophets that further movement would end in disaster.
(d) He wished to settle down and raise a family with Roxanne.

5. What did Alexander decide to do with Darius' body?
(a) He ordered it burned.
(b) He ordered it to be buried in the spot it was found.
(c) He ordered it taken to Macedonia to be hung from the palace walls.
(d) He ordered it taken to Persepolis for proper burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?

2. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?

3. Which city refused to help Tyre in Alexander's siege?

4. What made Tyre difficult to capture?

5. Why did Alexander order Parmenio to be executed?

(see the answer key)

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