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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. Why was Philip interested in the region of Mt. Pangaeus?

2. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

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

4. What military strategy did Philip innovate in his battle with the Illyrians?

5. How did Alexander respond to Darius' settlement offer after Issus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the final assault on Tyre. How was Alexander finally able to breach the city walls? And how did he handle the citizens therein?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the values given to Alexander by Aristotle.

10. What contact did Alexander have with Miletus? How was this contact different than his handling of Thebes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the battle of Granicus River. 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

Describe the actions that Alexander took when Philip was murdered and Alexander became king, up until the Thebean uprising. With what political realities did he have to deal? How did different city states react? What were Alexander's motivations?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Thebean uprising against Alexander that culminated in 335 BC. Who financed the uprising and why? Who supported this uprising and why? What was Alexander's response to the uprising? What was the ultimate fate of the city? Finally, what was the political aftermath of Alexander's actions against Thebes?

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