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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 331 BC, where did Darius stage his army?

2. What was the effect of the mass marriage ceremony held in Susa in 324 BC?

3. About how long did Alexander wage war overall?

4. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?

5. How did Bessus die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Darius' ultimate fate after his defeat at Gaugamela?

2. Describe the marriages that took place in Susa in 324 BC. How politically effective were these marriages?

3. Describe what Antipater was doing in Greece while Alexander was away. What did he think of Alexander's claim to divinity? What were his own ambitions for power?

4. How did Alexander's relationship with his army change after the battle of Gaugamela?

5. What did Darius' death mean for Alexander, politically?

6. After Massago, in what way did Alexander divide his army, and what orders did he give?

7. What kind of riches did Alexander discover in India? What compounded any financial difficulties Alexander encountered in India?

8. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

9. Describe Alexander's movements and activity in January and February 324 BC. What was his state of mind? What were his plans?

10. Describe the battle of Gaugamela. How even were the forces? What strategy did Alexander use? What were the results of the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

a) Describe the manner in which Darius died.

b) How did Darius' death impact Alexander's political as well as military strategies? What challenges did the death present?

c) How did Alexander react to Darius' death, and how did he change his strategy to suit the moment?

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