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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political deal did Alexander strike with queen Ada in Allinda?
(a) He supported her in regaining her position in exchange for her naming him as her successor.
(b) He agreed to marry her, so that he might become the leader of Allinda.
(c) He exiled her, rather than executing her outright.
(d) He agreed to keep all of her city officials in place, in exchange for her naming him as her successor.

2. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Philip.

3. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?
(a) He could be voted out by the Macedonian assembly.
(b) His wives were chosen by the Macedonian assembly.
(c) He could not engage in foreign policy decisions.
(d) He was not allowed to personally lead the army.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?

2. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

3. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

4. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Thebes offer its surrender?

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

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