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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. Alexander was seriously wounded in what Indian battle?

2. What action did Alexander take in Opis in 324 BC in regards to his army?

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

4. Persepolis was the burial place of whom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was Darius' ultimate fate after his defeat at Gaugamela?

6. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

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

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

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

10. What kind of riches did Alexander discover in India? What compounded any financial difficulties Alexander encountered in India?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the battle of Jhelum 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.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the steps Philip took to guard against Alexander's growing ambition to be king.

2) In what manner was Philip assassinated? What were the circumstances?

3) Discuss the historical uncertainty associated with Philip's assassination, including the nature of his assassin as well as who was the mastermind behind the assassination.

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