View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the ethnic makeup of Alexander's army change by the time he entered India?
(a) There were more Persians, and less Macedonians.
(b) There were more Africans, and less Persians.
(c) There were more pureblood Greeks, and less mixed-breed slaves.
(d) There were more Macedonians, and less Persians.

2. Mieza was known for what export?
(a) Wine.
(b) Olives.
(c) Iron.
(d) Wheat.

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

4. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?
(a) Ada.
(b) Amyntas.
(c) Batis.
(d) Darius.

5. What was the first town to which Alexander came in the Persian campaign?
(a) Gordium.
(b) Lampsacus.
(c) Pelium.
(d) Granicus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?

2. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?

3. What did Alexander and his army build in order to lay siege to Tyre?

4. Who apprehended Bessus?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 230 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample