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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 Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?
(a) Hephaestion.
(b) Philip.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Philoxenus.

2. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?
(a) The Great Diplomat.
(b) Great King.
(c) Lord of the Twelve Countries.
(d) Duke of Ionia.

3. What was Philip's stance on Panhellenism?
(a) He was raised to respect and embrace the movement.
(b) He tolerated it only if he could use it to his advantage.
(c) He was indifferent, since the movement did not affect him.
(d) He hated the notion, and worked against it at every turn.

4. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?
(a) She never knew Alexander.
(b) She envied and hated Alexander.
(c) The two were very close.
(d) She feared him and felt terrorized by him.

5. Why was the Persian invasion of Greece called off?
(a) Alexander soundly defeated Memnon in Phoenicia.
(b) Darius ran out of money.
(c) A great earthquake was taken as a sign to call off the invasion.
(d) Memnon died unexpectedly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

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

3. What regions was Macedonia divided into prior to Alexander's birth?

4. After the battle of Granicus, Alexander established a base in what location?

5. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?

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