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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?
(a) She envied and hated Alexander.
(b) She never knew Alexander.
(c) She feared him and felt terrorized by him.
(d) The two were very close.

2. At what age was Alexander appointed Regent of Macedonia?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty-four.

3. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?
(a) One.
(b) Eight.
(c) Three.
(d) Fourteen.

4. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(b) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.
(c) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.
(d) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.

5. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Philip won a decisive victory.
(b) Philip was soundly defeated.
(c) Philip fought to an unsatisfying standstill.
(d) Philip did not win, but importantly he managed to destroy the Athenian navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

2. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?

3. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?

4. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

5. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?

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