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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 order did Alexander give when his army reached Persepolis?

2. How long did it take for Alexander to cross the Hindu Kush?

3. What was the attitude of Alexander's army after the battle of Gaugamela?

4. On his march to Pakistan, in what way did Alexander's land-bound troops suffer?

5. After Darius was deposed, what title was bestowed upon Bessus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what circumstances did Parmenio meet his end?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the state of Alexander's empire at the point of his death. After his death, what happened to Alexander's empire? List the major events involved in the wars of succession for Alexander's kingdom.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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