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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 NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?
(a) He personally murdered Cleopatra's baby and possible heir to the throne, Cananis.
(b) He had several of his political enemies murdered.
(c) He gave key positions to friends returned from exile.
(d) He maintained the overall principles of his father's administration.

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

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

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

5. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Alexander only.
(c) Philip and Alexander.
(d) Philip only.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who assassinated Philip?

2. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?

3. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Alexander offer Thebes amnesty?

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

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

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