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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. How many people did Alexander massacre at Massago?
(a) He entered Massago peacefully.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Forty thousand.
(d) Seven thousand.

2. What was the effect of the mass marriage ceremony held in Susa in 324 BC?
(a) Both Macedonians and Persians were very pleased with the marriages.
(b) Persians were pleased with the marriages, but Macedonians were not pleased.
(c) The marriages did not have the desired political effect on either Macedonians or Persians.
(d) Macedonians were pleased with the marriages, but Persians were not pleased.

3. What battle is said to be Alexander's greatest strategic triumph?
(a) Jhelum River.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Gaugamela.
(d) Tyre.

4. Who led a coup that resulted in Darius losing his crown?
(a) Nabarzanes only.
(b) Bessus and Nabarzanes.
(c) Bessus only.
(d) Bessus and Satibarzanes.

5. In which Egyptian city was Alexander proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Pelusium.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Gaza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who apprehended Bessus?

2. Why was Darius murdered?

3. Who was the leader of Gaza when Alexander arrived at the city?

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

5. What region did Antipater rule as Alexander's regent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alexander's experience in Chenab as he sailed down the Jhelum River. What action did his army take?

2. What rumor spread during the battle of the Chenab citadel, and what action did Alexander take to stop the rumor?

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

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

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

7. What strategy did Alexander take with the city of Ambphi, and why did he pursue this strategy?

8. Describe Alexander's movements and activity in January and February 324 BC. What was his state of mind? What were his plans?

9. How did Alexander's relationship with Parmenio change after the battle of Persepolis?

10. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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