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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. What happened with Alexander and his troops at Chenab?
(a) Most of his army drowned in Jhelum River.
(b) A portion of the army tried to murder Alexander.
(c) Alexander easily routed hostile tribes.
(d) Alexander's army refused to fight.

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

3. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?
(a) Kandahar.
(b) The citadel of Chenab.
(c) Jhelum River.
(d) Hindu Kush.

4. How did the ethnic makeup of Alexander's army change by the time he entered India?
(a) There were more Africans, and less Persians.
(b) There were more Macedonians, and less Persians.
(c) There were more Persians, and less Macedonians.
(d) There were more pureblood Greeks, and less mixed-breed slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who apprehended Bessus?

2. Why was Darius murdered?

3. Where did Alexander travel after Gaugamela?

4. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the build-up to the battle of Gaugamela. Where was Darius' army located, and what strategy did he try to employ? How did Alexander counter this strategy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

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