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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 was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?
(a) Involved in the Byzantine campaign.
(b) By his side, overseeing the operation.
(c) With Olympias in Egypt.
(d) In Mieza.

2. What title was given to Alexander after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) Lord of Asia.
(b) King of the World.
(c) King of the Gaugamelites.
(d) Pharaoh of Egypt.

3. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?
(a) Macedonia was left in a very prosperous state.
(b) Philip died in debt.
(c) Macedonia was bankrupt, and citizens were fleeing the country.
(d) Macedonia was barely making money.

4. How did Alexander finance his campaign into the Indian subcontinent?
(a) By severely reducing the size of his army.
(b) By levying a large tax on the Greek city-states.
(c) By looting the royal treasury of Persepolis.
(d) By holding Darius for ransom.

5. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?
(a) Alexander's own scouts reported Darius' troop movements.
(b) Darius' consort betrayed his plans to Alexander.
(c) He claimed to have a visit from his father, Zeus.
(d) Captured Persian scouts confessed as much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which city refused to help Tyre in Alexander's siege?

2. At what age was Alexander appointed Regent of Macedonia?

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

4. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

5. How did Alexander respond to Darius' death?

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