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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why was Darius murdered?
(a) Darius was murdered in a fit of blind rage.
(b) Darius was murdered in a ransom gone wrong.
(c) Darius was murdered so that Alexander could not capture him and have an orderly succession.
(d) Darius was murdered by the citizens of Persepolis as revenge for the city's sacking.

4. Alexander believed which god was his true father?
(a) Hades.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Poseidon.

5. What happened with the satrap Alexander appointed after Darius' death?
(a) The satrap traveled west to conquer any passed-over territories.
(b) The satrap murdered Parmenio and assumed a position as Alexander's right hand.
(c) The satrap revolted and Alexander had to quell the revolt.
(d) The satrap traveled to Persepolis to scrounge up any remaining gold from the treasury.

6. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) The army wished to strike for more pay.
(b) Many wanted to return to Macedonia.
(c) Many were completely willing to travel into the Indian subcontinent.
(d) Alexander had to kill dozens of mutinous soldiers.

7. At Chenab, what warning did a soothsayer have for Alexander?
(a) Alexander had fallen out of favor with the gods.
(b) Alexander was in danger of losing his life.
(c) Alexander may lose his sight.
(d) Alexander may run out of money.

8. Who appeared to Alexander in December 325 BC to inform him of the status of his fleet at Hormoz?
(a) Neorchus.
(b) Hephaestion.
(c) Oxyartes.
(d) Harpalus.

9. What was Alexander's extent of knowledge of Indian geography, upon entering India?
(a) He claimed to have been divinely told about Indian geography, angering his troops.
(b) He had no knowledge of Indian geography.
(c) Aristotle had taught him about the major geographical features of India.
(d) Having traveled there twice in the past, he was quite knowledgeable about Indian geography.

10. What was Alexander's expectation of riches in India, and what in reality did he find there?
(a) Alexander imagined India was full of riches, but in reality he did not acquire much.
(b) Alexander had no hopes for Indian riches, and he was accurate in his prediction.
(c) Alexander had no hopes for Indian riches, and was pleasantly surprised finding many riches there.
(d) Alexander imagined India was full of riches, and indeed he found many riches there.

11. Why did Alexander ultimately stop his push eastward into Arabia?
(a) His mutinous troops forced him to stop.
(b) He was told by prophets that further movement would end in disaster.
(c) He became frightened, because legend told of an end to the world.
(d) He wished to settle down and raise a family with Roxanne.

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

13. What mistake did Bessus make in regards to Alexander's crossing of the Hindu Kush?
(a) Bessus believed his own troops were better-trained than Alexander's.
(b) Bessus did not think it would take Alexander so long to cross.
(c) Bessus believed Alexander would take a lower pass, but he did not.
(d) Bessus vastly underestimated the size of Alexander's army.

14. In January 330 BC, Alexander traveled to which city?
(a) Tyre.
(b) Pella.
(c) Persepolis.
(d) Babylon.

15. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Fourteen months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?

2. How did Alexander respond to Darius' death?

3. Roxanne was the daughter to which baron?

4. What was the general troop reaction to Alexander's execution of Parmenio?

5. Why did Alexander encourage his men to marry in Persia?

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