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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, pgs. 461 - 488.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Philip.
(b) Philoxenus.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Pelium.

2. After the battle of Granicus, Alexander established a base in what location?
(a) Gordium.
(b) Ephesus.
(c) Pella.
(d) Pelium.

3. What is Alexander's most lasting legacy?
(a) He created a stable and prosperous empire that lasted for a century.
(b) He created war journals that are greatly admired in literature.
(c) He spread Greek culture throughout a large part of the known world at the time.
(d) He spread Indian culture to the western Meditteranean.

4. Why did Alexander encourage his men to marry in Persia?
(a) Alexander had a belief that sexual energy in his men was bad for combat.
(b) Alexander thought Persian women were extraordinarily beautiful.
(c) Alexander believed this would help the men miss their families less.
(d) Alexander believed that Zeus himself had given the order to him.

5. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.
(b) Arrested and tortured Philip.
(c) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(d) Tried to poison Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?

2. What did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?

3. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?

4. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?

5. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?

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