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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. What did Alexander decide to do with Darius' body?
(a) He ordered it to be buried in the spot it was found.
(b) He ordered it taken to Macedonia to be hung from the palace walls.
(c) He ordered it burned.
(d) He ordered it taken to Persepolis for proper burial.

2. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Fourteen months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three months.

3. Who did Alexander send to Damascus for the Persian royal treasure?
(a) Parmenio.
(b) Hephaestion.
(c) Memnon.
(d) Ada.

4. In what year was Alexander the Great born?
(a) 3 AD.
(b) 808 BC.
(c) 356 BC.
(d) 120 AD.

5. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?
(a) Philip only.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Alexander only.
(d) Philip and Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?

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

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

4. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

5. After Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?

(see the answer key)

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