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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 title was given to Alexander after the battle of Gaugamela?

2. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?

3. Why did Alexander ultimately stop his push eastward into Arabia?

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

5. When Alexander separated his troops after Massago, where did he send the troops he would not be leading?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the build-up to the battle of Gaugamela. Where was Darius' army located, and what strategy did he try to employ? How did Alexander counter this strategy?

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

3. Describe Alexander's experience in Chenab as he sailed down the Jhelum River. What action did his army take?

4. What strategy did Alexander take with the city of Ambphi, and why did he pursue this strategy?

5. How did Alexander's relationship with Parmenio change after the battle of Persepolis?

6. 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?

7. What was Alexander's plan after his Indian campaign? What curtailed further plans?

8. What difficulties did Alexander encounter once he reached Oxus? What was the ultimate fate of Bessus?

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

10. What political move did Alexander make after Soghdian Rock, and why did he pursue this strategy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the battle of Gaugamela. 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 3

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?

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