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

2. Who apprehended Bessus?
(a) Spitamenas and Soghdian barons.
(b) Darius' former personal bodyguards.
(c) Alexander.
(d) A group of the Successors.

3. What was Philip's opinion of his son's ambition?
(a) Philip recognized it, and plotted with Olympias to kill Alexander.
(b) Philip recognized it and tried to sire an alternate heir to Alexander.
(c) Philip recognized it, but thought Alexander was no threat.
(d) Philip did not recognize it, and Alexander seized power under his nose.

4. Roxanne was the daughter to which baron?
(a) Kandahar.
(b) Oxyartes.
(c) Spitamenas.
(d) Nazibarzanes.

5. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?
(a) Alexander was broke, and had no way to pay the army.
(b) Alexander was dead.
(c) Zeus had visited Alexander in his tent.
(d) Bessus had escaped execution and now threatened Alexander's army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?

2. While in Gordium, what did Alexander take as a sign from Zeus to continue his campaign?

3. What is the date of Alexander's death?

4. What action did Alexander take in the Persian campaign in regards to the town of Lampsacus?

5. What was the main weapon of the Macedonian infantry under King Philip?

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