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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 promise did Alexander make to the citizens of Babylon when entering the city?

2. In which Egyptian city was Alexander proclaimed Pharaoh of Egypt?

3. What did Antipater believe about Alexander's claims to divinity?

4. What region did Antipater rule as Alexander's regent?

5. Who appeared to Alexander in December 325 BC to inform him of the status of his fleet at Hormoz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alexander's conquest of Gaza. Why was Gaza an important city to conquer?

2. Who were the Successors, and what importance did they have in Alexander's army?

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

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

5. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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

7. What rumor spread during the battle of the Chenab citadel, and what action did Alexander take to stop the rumor?

8. What unique challenge did Alexander face at Jhelum River? How is Jhelum River regarded among the battles of Alexander?

9. Describe the beginning of Alexander's pursuit of Bessus, through the Hindu Kush.

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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