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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Philip when Alexander first led the troops, quelling a rebellion?
(a) Involved in the Byzantine campaign.
(b) With Olympias in Egypt.
(c) By his side, overseeing the operation.
(d) In Mieza.

2. What was different between the way Alexander handled Miletus versus Thebes?
(a) Unlike Thebes, Alexander skipped Miletus over and did not enter it.
(b) Unlike Miletus, Alexander skipped Thebes over and did not enter it.
(c) Unlike Miletus, Alexander spared the people of Thebes.
(d) Unlike Thebes, Alexander spared the people of Miletus.

3. Why was the Persian invasion of Greece called off?
(a) Alexander soundly defeated Memnon in Phoenicia.
(b) Memnon died unexpectedly.
(c) A great earthquake was taken as a sign to call off the invasion.
(d) Darius ran out of money.

4. Who was the mother of Alexander?
(a) Ariadne.
(b) Parmenia.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Theta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

2. Which of the following BEST describes the final strategy Alexander used to enter Tyre?

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

4. How did the Persian empire prepare for a planned invasion of the Greek mainland around 334 BC?

5. What was Thebes' immediate reaction to Alexander assuming the Macedonian throne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Alexander send Parmenio to Damascus shortly after Alexander met Darius at Marathos? What did Parmenio succeed in procuring?

2. Describe the final assault on Tyre. How was Alexander finally able to breach the city walls? And how did he handle the citizens therein?

3. Describe Alexander's childhood growing up, prior to studying with Aristotle.

4. Describe the personal qualities of Alexander as a boy.

5. Describe the diplomatic fallout in regards to Persia's capturing of Sidon in 345 BC.

6. Describe the major events of the battle of Granicus River.

7. Who supported the Thebean uprising? What role did Darius of Persia have in the uprising?

8. Describe the values given to Alexander by Aristotle.

9. Describe Alexander's time in Gordium, including the Gordian Knot and the omen Alexander believed he received from Zeus.

10. What immediate actions did Alexander take after his father Philip was murdered?

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