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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Amnytas.
(d) Demosthenes.

3. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?
(a) He could not engage in foreign policy decisions.
(b) He could be voted out by the Macedonian assembly.
(c) He was not allowed to personally lead the army.
(d) His wives were chosen by the Macedonian assembly.

4. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?
(a) He used elephants in war for the first time.
(b) A slanted infantry line.
(c) Shields for the front line.
(d) Ranged combat with archers.

5. For his 336 BC to 335 BC military campaign, what kind of training did Alexander have his troops undergo?
(a) Amphibious warfare.
(b) Mountain warfare.
(c) Naval warfare.
(d) Desert warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?

2. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?

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

4. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

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

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