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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 the satrap Alexander appointed after Darius' death?
(a) The satrap revolted and Alexander had to quell the revolt.
(b) The satrap traveled west to conquer any passed-over territories.
(c) The satrap traveled to Persepolis to scrounge up any remaining gold from the treasury.
(d) The satrap murdered Parmenio and assumed a position as Alexander's right hand.

2. Roxanne was the daughter to which baron?
(a) Spitamenas.
(b) Kandahar.
(c) Nazibarzanes.
(d) Oxyartes.

3. In January 324 BC, Alexander left for which territory?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Persepolis.
(c) Macedonia.
(d) China.

4. Why did Alexander encourage his men to marry in Persia?
(a) Alexander thought Persian women were extraordinarily beautiful.
(b) Alexander believed that Zeus himself had given the order to him.
(c) Alexander believed this would help the men miss their families less.
(d) Alexander had a belief that sexual energy in his men was bad for combat.

5. Who did Alexander marry while in India?
(a) Asiates.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Roxanne.
(d) Xenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Alexander's treasurer?

2. After Massago, what action did Alexander take with his army?

3. Who apprehended Bessus?

4. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?

5. Alexander believed which god was his true father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe what happened when Alexander finally reached the Indian Ocean.

5. Describe Alexander's conquest of Gaza. Why was Gaza an important city to conquer?

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

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

8. How did Alexander's relationship with his army change after the battle of Gaugamela?

9. 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?

10. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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