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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Forty thousand.
(c) Thirty thousand.
(d) Twenty thousand.

2. Which assassin is responsible for killing Philip of Macedon?
(a) Pausanias.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Attalus.
(d) Nero.

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Ephesus.
(b) Sardis.
(c) Lade.
(d) Attalia.

4. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

5. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?
(a) Audata.
(b) Phila.
(c) Olympias.
(d) Cleopatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?

2. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?

3. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?

4. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

5. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

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