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

2. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?
(a) Thebes' citizens were massacred, but the city was left as a fortress.
(b) Thebes' brokered a peace and became part of Alexander's kingdom.
(c) Thebes' citizens were massacred and the city was burned to the ground.
(d) The city was burned to the ground, but Alexander spared all its citizens.

3. Why did Alexander order Parmenio to be executed?
(a) Parmenio was badly wounded in a battle, and Alexander put Parmenio out of his misery.
(b) Alexander believed that Parmenio fell out of favor with the gods.
(c) Alexander believed that Parmenio was plotting to take Alexander's place.
(d) Alexander believed that Parmenio was tainted with a contagious disease.

4. Alexander never traveled further than what modern-day territory?
(a) East Egypt.
(b) West Turkey.
(c) East China.
(d) West Pakistan.

5. How many years did Alexander study with Aristotle?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Eight.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did Alexander have built after the battle of Granicus?

2. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?

3. Who were the satraps?

4. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?

5. Which woman produced Alexander's only legitimate heir?

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