View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Alexander led his army to which country in the summer of 331 BC?

3. Who led the Indian army that opposed Alexander in India?

4. At the battle of the Chenab citadel, what rumor gained popularity?

5. In January 330 BC, Alexander traveled to which city?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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?

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 strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

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

9. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

10. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 829 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample