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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 was Antipater's chief rival when Alexander was alive?

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

3. Persepolis was the burial place of whom?

4. Who did Alexander marry while in India?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Babylon?

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

3. What was Alexander's history with Satibarzanes?

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

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

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

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

8. What strategy did Alexander take with conquering Persepolis?

9. 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?

10. Describe what happened when Alexander finally reached the Indian Ocean.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the circumstances surrounding Alexander's death. Why is this moment unclear to historians? What are specific theories behind Alexander's death? What evidence do historians provide to back up these theories?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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