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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, pgs. 379-412.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Athens.
(d) Ionia.

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

3. Which Persian king did Alexander oppose in his military campaign?
(a) Xerxes.
(b) Darius.
(c) Apollonius.
(d) Memnon.

4. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?
(a) Hedonistic view on life.
(b) Scientific curiosity.
(c) Analytical mind.
(d) Self-control.

5. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) The army wished to strike for more pay.
(b) Alexander had to kill dozens of mutinous soldiers.
(c) Many were completely willing to travel into the Indian subcontinent.
(d) Many wanted to return to Macedonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order did Alexander give when his army reached Persepolis?

2. What promise did Alexander make to the citizens of Babylon when entering the city?

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

4. What was the Macedonian infantry known as?

5. Who did Alexander send to Damascus for the Persian royal treasure?

(see the answer key)

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