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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. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?
(a) He watched the battle unfold from a nearby hill.
(b) He was in Athens receiving further counsel from Aristotle.
(c) He fought alongside his men.
(d) He was in Pella trying to raise money for the war effort.

2. In the summer of 939, with what threat did Philip have to contend?
(a) The possibility of city states joining forces to invade Macedonia.
(b) A great famine which swept Macedonia.
(c) The possibility that Olympias would have him murdered.
(d) An insurrection on the part of the Macedonian assembly.

3. After Persepolis, to what city did Alexander travel?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Pella.
(c) Jhelum.
(d) Ecbatana.

4. How did the Persian empire prepare for a planned invasion of the Greek mainland around 334 BC?
(a) Darius fired Memnon in order to personally lead the troops.
(b) Darius married Ada to force a political/military alliance.
(c) Memnon captured Athens to use as a base of operations.
(d) Memnon began capturing islands off the coast.

5. How did Alexander respond to Darius' settlement offer after Issus?
(a) He rejected the terms, but allowed Darius to retain his title of King of all Asia.
(b) He signed the treaty, but later betrayed Darius by breaking the treaty.
(c) He accepted the terms, ending his conquest of Persia.
(d) He rejected all terms, vowing to defeat Darius soundly in battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

2. Who led the troops in an August 338 battle?

3. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

4. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?

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

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