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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. Alexander never traveled further than what modern-day territory?
(a) West Pakistan.
(b) East China.
(c) West Turkey.
(d) East Egypt.

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

3. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?
(a) July.
(b) March.
(c) January.
(d) September.

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

5. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Philoxenus.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Parmenio.
(d) Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In February 324 BC, Alexander arrived in which territory?

2. How long did Gaza hold out against Alexander's pressure?

3. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?

4. On what island did Alexander build the city of Alexandria?

5. What initially prevented Alexander from pursuing Bessus after Alexander executed Parmenio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Alexander's plan after his Indian campaign? What curtailed further plans?

2. What unique challenge did Alexander face at Jhelum River? How is Jhelum River regarded among the battles of Alexander?

3. Describe the beginning of Alexander's pursuit of Bessus, through the Hindu Kush.

4. Describe the battle of Gaugamela. How even were the forces? What strategy did Alexander use? What were the results of the battle?

5. Describe what Antipater was doing in Greece while Alexander was away. What did he think of Alexander's claim to divinity? What were his own ambitions for power?

6. Who were the Successors, and what importance did they have in Alexander's army?

7. What was Darius' ultimate fate after his defeat at Gaugamela?

8. What action did Alexander take in 324 BC when he arrived in Opis? How did the troops react? How did Alexander respond to this troop reaction?

9. After Gaza, describe Alexander's campaign through Egypt. How long was he there? What important events happened during his time in Egypt?

10. What did Darius' death mean for Alexander, politically?

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