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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 action did Alexander take in Opis in 324 BC in regards to his army?
(a) Alexander killed hundreds of men as part of a purge.
(b) Alexander recruited boys as young as ten to act as spies throughout his empire.
(c) Alexander demobilized older troops in favor of younger troops.
(d) Alexander promoted many Persians to officers.

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

3. How did Bessus die?
(a) Alexander beheaded him.
(b) He died of an arrow wound.
(c) His men mutinied and murdered him.
(d) He was publicly tried and executed.

4. Mieza was known for what export?
(a) Wine.
(b) Iron.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Olives.

5. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?
(a) He maintained the overall principles of his father's administration.
(b) He personally murdered Cleopatra's baby and possible heir to the throne, Cananis.
(c) He gave key positions to friends returned from exile.
(d) He had several of his political enemies murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Alexander travel down the Ravi River in Chenab?

2. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?

3. Who assassinated Philip?

4. Where did Darius offer a settlement to Alexander after the battle of Issus?

5. In the winter of 324 BC, Alexander began a campaign against which people?

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