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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which commander opposed Alexander at the battle of Granicus River?

2. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?

3. What acted as a restraint on the power wielded by the King of Macedon?

4. What strategy did Philip use in 939 to defeat his enemy?

5. In a settlement after Issus, Darius offered to cede lands west of which river?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alexander's time in Gordium, including the Gordian Knot and the omen Alexander believed he received from Zeus.

2. Describe Alexander's childhood growing up, prior to studying with Aristotle.

3. Who supported the Thebean uprising? What role did Darius of Persia have in the uprising?

4. Describe the events that led to the battle of Chaeronaea.

5. How did Alexander's actions with the town of Lampsacus relate to his larger strategy in the Persian campaign?

6. Describe the major events of the Siege of Halicarnassus.

7. Describe the geography of Macedonia.

8. Describe King Philip's aggressions toward the Illyrians, the battle that ensued, and the strategy Philip innovated during the battle.

9. Describe the values given to Alexander by Aristotle.

10. Describe the personal qualities of Alexander as a boy.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the upbringing Alexander experienced prior to studying with Aristotle, with the experience Alexander had with his years of study with Aristotle. How was Alexander's life different in each setting? What values did Alexander absorb in each setting?

Essay Topic 2

a) Why did Alexander's victory at Gaugamela and resultant strategy represent a turning point in Alexander's relationship with his professional army? How did this relationship progress over time?

b) Describe the events of Chenab and Chenab citadel, and how they relate to Alexander's relationship with his troops.

b) Describe what action Alexander took at Opis, and how it relates to his relationship with his troops.

Essay Topic 3

a) Describe the manner in which Parmenio died.

b) How does Parmenio's death relate to Alexander's relationships with his troops?

c) How can Parmenio's death shed light on Alexander's mental state and his overall ability to lead?

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