View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Persepolis was the burial place of whom?
(a) Macedonian kings.
(b) Alexander's mother.
(c) Achaemenid kings.
(d) Athenian senators.

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

5. How did the citizens of Pattala react to Alexander's arrival?
(a) They welcomed him to their city with open arms.
(b) They evacuated the city before he arrived.
(c) They fought and lost a two-month battle.
(d) They offered to give up all their able-bodied males for Alexander's army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the satraps?

2. What happened to Harpalus when Alexander initially purged his satraps?

3. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?

4. Alexander never traveled further than what modern-day territory?

5. How many boys did Alexander choose to become Successors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

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

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

5. What political move did Alexander make after Soghdian Rock, and why did he pursue this strategy?

6. After Massago, in what way did Alexander divide his army, and what orders did he give?

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

8. What difficulties did Alexander encounter once he reached Oxus? What was the ultimate fate of Bessus?

9. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

10. What kind of riches did Alexander discover in India? What compounded any financial difficulties Alexander encountered in India?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 843 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample