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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. After Tyre, all coastal cities fell to Alexander with the exception of which city?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Sidon.
(c) Gaza.
(d) Pella.

2. On what island did Alexander build the city of Alexandria?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Ionia.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Pharos.

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

4. What happened to Alexander in Oxus?
(a) He survived an assassination attempt by a former male lover.
(b) He had to order the execution of Parmenio.
(c) He learned of his mother's death from a messenger.
(d) Many troops mutinied.

5. How long did it take for Alexander to cross the Hindu Kush?
(a) Seventeen days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four months.
(d) A year and a half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the satraps?

2. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?

3. What was the ratio of Persians to Macedonians at Gaugamela?

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

5. In January 324 BC, Alexander left for which territory?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

5. 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?

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

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

8. Describe the marriages that took place in Susa in 324 BC. How politically effective were these marriages?

9. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

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

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