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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?
(a) He forced a sea war, as opposed to a war on land.
(b) He married a rival queen to forge peace.
(c) He forced a land war, as opposed to a war on the sea.
(d) He used ballista for the first time in a battle.

2. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?
(a) Analytical mind.
(b) Self-control.
(c) Scientific curiosity.
(d) Hedonistic view on life.

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

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

5. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Tried to poison Philip.
(b) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.
(c) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(d) Arrested and tortured Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?

2. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

3. Who assassinated Philip?

4. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?

5. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?

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