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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. What did Alexander and his army build in order to lay siege to Tyre?

3. Which is NOT one of the qualities Aristotle bestowed on young Alexander?

4. For his 336 BC to 335 BC military campaign, what kind of training did Alexander have his troops undergo?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the geography of Macedonia.

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

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

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

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

8. What immediate actions did Alexander take after his father Philip was murdered?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Alexander's time in Egypt in 331. Include:

a) major battles;

b) major cities conquered;

c) Alexander's involvement with Alexandria; and

d) the overall result of the Egyptian campaign.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the circumstances surrounding Alexander's death. Why is this moment unclear to historians? What are specific theories behind Alexander's death? What evidence do historians provide to back up these theories?

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