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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. In the summer of 939, with what threat did Philip have to contend?

2. How did Darius of Persia respond to the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

3. Which BEST characterizes Olympias' relationship with Alexander?

4. Which BEST characterizes the environment in which Alexander as a child was brought up?

5. At what site did Alexander finally meet Darius himself in battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What important messages did King Philip of Macedon receive in September 356 BC?

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

3. Why did Alexander decide to wage war against Persia? And what steps did Alexander take to raise his army?

4. Describe the diplomatic fallout in regards to Persia's capturing of Sidon in 345 BC.

5. Describe the battle of Chaeronea. Who won, and how?

6. What did Darius propose at Marathos after the battle of Issus? What was Alexander's response?

7. Describe the geography of Macedonia.

8. Describe how Philip initially molded his army into a formidable force.

9. Describe the values given to Alexander by Aristotle.

10. What was the nature of the deal Alexander struck with Queen Ada in Allinda? Why was this a politically crafty strategy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

a) Describe who Antipater was, and what role he had in Alexander's empire.

b) What steps did Antipater take to consolidate power while Alexander was away? Who opposed Antipater in this process?

c) What were Antipater's own feelings about Alexander? What did Antipater believe about Alexander's divinity?

d) Describe the major events in which Antipater was involved after Alexander's death in the wars of succession.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe the political situation with which Philip had to deal in 939 BC and into 938 BC. How did he manage to emerge victorious, forcing a showdown at Chaeronaea?

2) Discuss how the battle of Chaeronaea proceeded. How did Alexander and Philip achieve victory? Discuss the military formation and strategy that was used.

3) Discuss the political aftermath of the battle of Chaeronaea. How did the battle change the political landscape? What were the immediate political consequences?

Essay Topic 3

What can Alexander's legacy be said to be? Discuss Hellenization and cite specific consequences of this process.

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