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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. What initially prevented Alexander from pursuing Bessus after Alexander executed Parmenio?
2. In which Egyptian city was Alexander proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt?
3. Who murdered Darius?
4. What title was given to Alexander after the battle of Gaugamela?
5. To what land did Alexander plan travel to after India?
Short Essay Questions
1. What unique challenge did Alexander face at Jhelum River? How is Jhelum River regarded among the battles of Alexander?
2. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?
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. What difficulties did Alexander encounter once he reached Oxus? What was the ultimate fate of Bessus?
5. Describe what happened when Alexander finally reached the Indian Ocean.
6. What was Alexander's plan after his Indian campaign? What curtailed further plans?
7. What action did Alexander take in 324 BC when he arrived in Opis? How did the troops react? How did Alexander respond to this troop reaction?
8. What political move did Alexander make after Soghdian Rock, and why did he pursue this strategy?
9. What did Darius' death mean for Alexander, politically?
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
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 2
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?
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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