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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year did the Persians capture Sidon from the Greeks?
(a) 202 BC.
(b) 114 AD.
(c) 345 BC.
(d) 785 BC.

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

3. At what site did Alexander finally meet Darius himself in battle?
(a) Issus.
(b) Granicus.
(c) Pamphlyia.
(d) Parnassus.

4. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A hawk landing on a statue of Zeus.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) A calf born with two heads.

5. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?
(a) In Mieza.
(b) With Olympias in Egypt.
(c) Involved in the Byzantine campaign.
(d) By his side, overseeing the operation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

2. In Persia's efforts to capture Sidon, whom did Philip support?

3. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

4. Which of the following BEST describes the final strategy Alexander used to enter Tyre?

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

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