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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Alexander NOT do after the battle of Granicus?
(a) He gained control of revenue in the province.
(b) He acquired Ionia.
(c) He acquired Lydia.
(d) He kept existing city officials in place.

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

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

4. Who was the mother of Alexander?
(a) Parmenia.
(b) Theta.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Ariadne.

5. What is the technical military term for a slanted infantry line, such as the one used at the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Deferred.
(b) Refused.
(c) Robust.
(d) V-wing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the sea east of the Greek mainland?

4. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?

5. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

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