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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. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?
(a) Seven wives, one for each of the local Indian satraps.
(b) One wife, the daughter of Antipater.
(c) Three wives, one the daughter of Olympias.
(d) Two wives, one the daughter of Darius.

2. Why did Alexander order Parmenio to be executed?
(a) Alexander believed that Parmenio was tainted with a contagious disease.
(b) Parmenio was badly wounded in a battle, and Alexander put Parmenio out of his misery.
(c) Alexander believed that Parmenio was plotting to take Alexander's place.
(d) Alexander believed that Parmenio fell out of favor with the gods.

3. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?
(a) Many wanted to return to Macedonia.
(b) The army wished to strike for more pay.
(c) Many were completely willing to travel into the Indian subcontinent.
(d) Alexander had to kill dozens of mutinous soldiers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander believed which god was his true father?

2. In which month did the battle of Gaugamela take place?

3. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?

4. Alexander led his army to which country in the summer of 331 BC?

5. What mistake did Bessus make in regards to Alexander's crossing of the Hindu Kush?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

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