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

2. After Persepolis, which general did Alexander reduce in terms of power and authority?
(a) Philip.
(b) Philoxenus.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Hephaestion.

3. What was Alexander's extent of knowledge of Indian geography, upon entering India?
(a) He had no knowledge of Indian geography.
(b) Aristotle had taught him about the major geographical features of India.
(c) Having traveled there twice in the past, he was quite knowledgeable about Indian geography.
(d) He claimed to have been divinely told about Indian geography, angering his troops.

4. What mistake did Bessus make in regards to Alexander's crossing of the Hindu Kush?
(a) Bessus believed his own troops were better-trained than Alexander's.
(b) Bessus believed Alexander would take a lower pass, but he did not.
(c) Bessus did not think it would take Alexander so long to cross.
(d) Bessus vastly underestimated the size of Alexander's army.

5. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?
(a) He wished to establish a military fort there.
(b) He wished to mine for gold and silver.
(c) He wished to conquer the citizens there because of their disrespect.
(d) He believed the legendary Fountain of Youth was located there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?

2. What was the general troop reaction to Alexander's execution of Parmenio?

3. How did Bessus die?

4. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?

5. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?

(see the answer key)

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