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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Philip did not win, but importantly he managed to destroy the Athenian navy.
(b) Philip was soundly defeated.
(c) Philip won a decisive victory.
(d) Philip fought to an unsatisfying standstill.

2. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Darius.
(c) Memnon.
(d) Demosthenes.

3. Which of the following was NOT captured by Alexander at Damascus?
(a) Darius' bride Stateira.
(b) Ambassadors from Thebes and Sparta.
(c) The Persian royal treasure.
(d) Relatives of Persian commanders.

4. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?
(a) 117 AD.
(b) 348 BC.
(c) 315 BC.
(d) 334 BC.

5. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?
(a) A female-dominated world of waiting women and artists.
(b) A peasant life of hard work in the fields.
(c) A male-dominated world of feasts and professional soldiers.
(d) A quiet life involving religious contemplation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Alexander the Great born?

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

3. Which Persian king did Alexander oppose in his military campaign?

4. At what site did Alexander finally meet Darius himself in battle?

5. Who assassinated Philip?

(see the answer key)

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