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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. What political deal did Alexander strike with queen Ada in Allinda?
(a) He agreed to keep all of her city officials in place, in exchange for her naming him as her successor.
(b) He agreed to marry her, so that he might become the leader of Allinda.
(c) He exiled her, rather than executing her outright.
(d) He supported her in regaining her position in exchange for her naming him as her successor.

2. Alexander led his army to which country in the summer of 331 BC?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Lepsis.
(c) Syria.
(d) Ionia.

3. In January 324 BC, Alexander left for which territory?
(a) Persepolis.
(b) Arabia.
(c) China.
(d) Macedonia.

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

5. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?
(a) Twenty-five years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Nineteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sea east of the Greek mainland?

2. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?

3. In what year was Alexander the Great born?

4. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?

5. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?

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