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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important battle took place in August 338?
(a) The battle of Jhelum River.
(b) The battle of Peloponnesia.
(c) The battle of Thebes.
(d) The battle of Chaeronaea.

2. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Athenians.
(c) The Spartans.
(d) The Assyrians.

3. Mieza was known for what export?
(a) Wine.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Iron.
(d) Olives.

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

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?
(a) The Fighting Macedons.
(b) Ground Quake.
(c) The Foot Companions.
(d) The Warrior Eagles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

2. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?

3. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

4. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?

5. Who assassinated Philip?

(see the answer key)

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