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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Persia.

2. What was the name of Philip's fifth wife?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Helen.
(c) Sharonia.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

4. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.
(b) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(c) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.
(d) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?

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

3. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?

4. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?

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

(see the answer key)

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