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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. Who did Alexander marry while in India?

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

3. What happened to Harpalus when Alexander initially purged his satraps?

4. In 331 BC, how did Alexander learn about Darius' plan to attack him at the Tigris River?

5. What happened with Alexander and his troops at Chenab?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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

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

10. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

a) Why did Alexander's victory at Gaugamela and resultant strategy represent a turning point in Alexander's relationship with his professional army? How did this relationship progress over time?

b) Describe the events of Chenab and Chenab citadel, and how they relate to Alexander's relationship with his troops.

b) Describe what action Alexander took at Opis, and how it relates to his relationship with his troops.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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