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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Thebes offer its surrender?
(a) City leaders demanded that their women survive unharmed.
(b) City leaders demanded Alexander relinquish the Macedonian crown.
(c) City leaders demanded the surrender of two of Alexander's military leaders.
(d) City leaders demanded that Alexander conquer their enemy, Thrace.

3. Why was the Persian invasion of Greece called off?
(a) A great earthquake was taken as a sign to call off the invasion.
(b) Alexander soundly defeated Memnon in Phoenicia.
(c) Memnon died unexpectedly.
(d) Darius ran out of money.

4. What monument was built in response to events after the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) The Alabaster Tower.
(b) The Philippians.
(c) The Hanging Gardens.
(d) The Great Library.

5. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?
(a) Analytical mind.
(b) Scientific curiosity.
(c) Self-control.
(d) Hedonistic view on life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

2. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?

3. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

4. Who assassinated Philip?

5. How did Alexander deal with the Gordian Knot?

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