2. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?
(a) He did not support it, and tried to conquer the city himself.
(b) He supported it, knowing that it would stall Alexander from invading Persia.
(c) He supported it, because he was a staunch ally of Thebes.
(d) He did not support it, preferring to let the Greeks handle their own affairs.

3. When did Alexander begin his war against the Persians?
(a) 315 BC.
(b) 334 BC.
(c) 348 BC.
(d) 117 AD.

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

5. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?
(a) A female-dominated world of waiting women and artists.
(b) A peasant life of hard work in the fields.
(c) A male-dominated world of feasts and professional soldiers.
(d) A quiet life involving religious contemplation.

6. Which of the following did Alexander NOT do after the battle of Granicus?
(a) He acquired Ionia.
(b) He gained control of revenue in the province.
(c) He acquired Lydia.
(d) He kept existing city officials in place.

7. In what year was Alexander the Great born?
(a) 120 AD.
(b) 808 BC.
(c) 3 AD.
(d) 356 BC.

8. What monument was built in response to events after the battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) The Alabaster Tower.
(b) The Hanging Gardens.
(c) The Philippians.
(d) The Great Library.

9. In 335 BC, who commanded Persian military forces?
(a) Memnon of Rhodes.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Xerxes I.
(d) Parmenio.

10. Where did Darius offer a settlement to Alexander after the battle of Issus?
(a) Marathos.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Sidon.

11. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?
(a) A slanted infantry line.
(b) He used elephants in war for the first time.
(c) Shields for the front line.
(d) Ranged combat with archers.

12. What was the outcome of the Battle of Chaeronaea?
(a) Philip fought to an unsatisfying standstill.
(b) Philip won a decisive victory.
(c) Philip was soundly defeated.
(d) Philip did not win, but importantly he managed to destroy the Athenian navy.

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

14. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?
(a) Self-control.
(b) Analytical mind.
(c) Hedonistic view on life.
(d) Scientific curiosity.

15. What was the name of the capital of Macedonia?
(a) Lampsacus.
(b) Pella.
(c) Mieta.
(d) Athens.