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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 299-349.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Darius' death, whom did Alexander appoint as satrap?
(a) Bessus.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Hephaestion.
(d) Satibarzanes.

2. How long did Gaza hold out against Alexander's pressure?
(a) It immediately surrendered.
(b) Three days.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

3. How did Alexander respond to Darius' death?
(a) He systematically burned all villages to which he came.
(b) He abandoned his campaign further east, since he had accomplished his ultimate goal.
(c) He pretended that Darius was still alive for political reasons.
(d) He felt his only option was to present himself as Darius' choice for successor.

4. At what event was Philip assassinated?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A peace negotiation.
(c) A speech to the Macedonian assembly.
(d) A battle.

5. What city did Alexander have built after the battle of Granicus?
(a) New Smyrna.
(b) Pamphylia.
(c) Ephesus.
(d) Memnon.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?

2. What political deal did Alexander strike with queen Ada in Allinda?

3. After Issus, Darius supplied the king of which territory with Persian ships?

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

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

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