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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 of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?

2. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

3. Who financed the Thebes uprising of 335 BC?

4. What city state did Alexander attack in 336 BC as he pushed toward the Danube River?

5. During the battle of Granicus River, where was Alexander located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how Philip was murdered. What was the outcome of this murder?

3. Describe the battle of Pelium, including its pretext and its outcome.

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

5. Why did Alexander send Parmenio to Damascus shortly after Alexander met Darius at Marathos? What did Parmenio succeed in procuring?

6. Describe the values given to Alexander by Aristotle.

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

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

9. Describe Alexander's sack of Thebes. What negotiations occurred (and failed) prior to the city's destruction?

10. Describe the major events of the battle of Granicus River.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the battle of Issus. Include:

a) the pretext to the battle;

b) the major combatants;

c) the geographical context;

d) the events of the battle itself, including strategy and tactics; and

e) the results of the battle.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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