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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 did Alexander learn from a messenger on his way to Sousa?
(a) His mother had fallen gravely ill.
(b) Sousa had already fallen to Philoxenus.
(c) Darius had regathered his forces there.
(d) Philoxenus had failed to capture Sousa, and was routed.

2. What did Alexander do to initially confuse the Indian army at the Jhelum River?
(a) He paraded a group of elephants to show the Indian army leader he had an army of elephants.
(b) He let conflicting intelligence about his movements reach the Indian army leader.
(c) He showed only a portion of his army, and kept the majority of the army hidden from view.
(d) He made the Indian army leader believe the gods were against him.

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

4. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?
(a) He had to attend to a revolt in Macedonia.
(b) He was in hot pursuit of Darius.
(c) He was driven out by its citizens.
(d) He was in hot pursuit of Parmenio.

5. What did Alexander decide to do with Darius' body?
(a) He ordered it burned.
(b) He ordered it taken to Macedonia to be hung from the palace walls.
(c) He ordered it to be buried in the spot it was found.
(d) He ordered it taken to Persepolis for proper burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. By July 325 BC, Alexander had reached what territory?

2. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?

3. What did Antipater believe about Alexander's claims to divinity?

4. Why were troops concerned with actions Alexander took in Opis in 324 BC?

5. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

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