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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Thrace located?
(a) North of Macedonia.
(b) South of Macedonia.
(c) West of Macedonia.
(d) East of Macedonia.

2. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?
(a) Pinios.
(b) Arahthos.
(c) Danube.
(d) Elpeus.

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

4. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?
(a) The Granicus River.
(b) The Tigris River.
(c) The Euphrates River.
(d) The Araxes River.

5. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?
(a) Three hundred years.
(b) Two hundred years.
(c) Five hundred years.
(d) Four hundred years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?

4. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?

5. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?

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