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

2. By July 325 BC, Alexander had reached what territory?

3. Who was Antipater's chief rival when Alexander was alive?

4. Why didn't Alexander spend much time in Ecbatana?

5. How did the citizens of Pattala react to Alexander's arrival?

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

3. After Gaza, describe Alexander's campaign through Egypt. How long was he there? What important events happened during his time in Egypt?

4. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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

6. What did Darius' death mean for Alexander, politically?

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

8. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

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

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

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

1) Describe Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule, including its location in the world, neighboring states, geography, and relative political power.

2) Describe the political system in Macedonia prior to King Philip's rule. How was the system organized? What code of laws was in place?

3) Describe the circumstances that contributed to Macedonia's rise in power and influence under King Philip II.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Alexander's Indian campaign. Include:

a) major battles;

b) major cities conquered;

c) challenges faced by Alexander and his army;

d) reasons for Alexander stopping a further march eastward; and

d) the overall result of the Indian campaign, especially as it relates to the success Alexander had in previous campaigns.

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