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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. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?
(a) He used ballista for the first time in a battle.
(b) He forced a land war, as opposed to a war on the sea.
(c) He married a rival queen to forge peace.
(d) He forced a sea war, as opposed to a war on land.

2. What order did Alexander give when his army reached Persepolis?
(a) He was accepted peacefully, and there was no bloodshed or plundering.
(b) He left the city to his generals, who failed to capture it.
(c) He went around the city, avoiding it.
(d) He allowed his army to sack the city and kill all males.

3. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?
(a) He had spent too much time quelling revolts.
(b) He found much treasure, but had no way to transport it.
(c) He could not find a suitable mate for a political marriage.
(d) His infant son died.

4. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A hawk landing on a statue of Zeus.
(c) A thunderstorm.
(d) A calf born with two heads.

5. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three days.
(c) Fourteen months.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. When King Philip met the Illyrians in battle, how many Illyrians did he kill, approximately?

2. Persepolis was the burial place of whom?

3. What action did Alexander take before and after crossing the Dardanelles River in the Persian campaign?

4. What political deal did Alexander strike with queen Ada in Allinda?

5. What initially prevented Alexander from pursuing Bessus after Alexander executed Parmenio?

(see the answer key)

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