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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 was the name of Alexander's treasurer?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Hephaestion.
(c) Oxyartes.
(d) Harpalus.

2. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?
(a) Bessus had escaped execution and now threatened Alexander's army.
(b) Alexander was dead.
(c) Zeus had visited Alexander in his tent.
(d) Alexander was broke, and had no way to pay the army.

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

4. What region did Antipater rule as Alexander's regent?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) India.
(d) Greece.

5. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?
(a) The Great Diplomat.
(b) Duke of Ionia.
(c) Lord of the Twelve Countries.
(d) Great King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led a coup that resulted in Darius losing his crown?

2. How did the citizens of Pattala react to Alexander's arrival?

3. After Darius' death, whom did Alexander appoint as satrap?

4. How did the ethnic makeup of Alexander's army change by the time he entered India?

5. What upset Alexander about his time in the Bactria area?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

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

7. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

9. 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?

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

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