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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?
(a) Macedonia was barely making money.
(b) Philip died in debt.
(c) Macedonia was bankrupt, and citizens were fleeing the country.
(d) Macedonia was left in a very prosperous state.

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

5. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?
(a) Granicus.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Gordium.
(d) Lampsacus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

2. What kind of military leader was King Philip?

3. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?

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

5. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?

(see the answer key)

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