View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Alexander deal with the Gordian Knot?
(a) He was unable to untie the knot, in the end.
(b) He painstakingly unraveled it.
(c) He cut it in half with a sword.
(d) He attached horses to either end and had them run in opposite directions.

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

3. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(b) A peace negotiation.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A battle.

4. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?
(a) Only a handful.
(b) Nineteen thousand.
(c) Seven thousand.
(d) One Hundred.

5. What was the name of the capital of Macedonia?
(a) Lampsacus.
(b) Athens.
(c) Pella.
(d) Mieta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mieza was known for what export?

3. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?

4. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?

5. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 282 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample