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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?
(a) Twenty five hundred.
(b) Fifteen hundred.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Two thousand.

2. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?
(a) The natives hide from Alexander.
(b) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.
(c) The natives begin attacking the Macedonians as they reach the top.
(d) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.

3. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?
(a) Agrianes.
(b) Tibis.
(c) Ogosta.
(d) Tanais.

4. How many days does Alexander battle the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

5. When does Alexander give Porus his kingdom back?
(a) June of 362 B.C.
(b) June of 326 B.C.
(c) May of 326 B.C.
(d) May of 362 B.C.

6. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?
(a) Callisthenes.
(b) Craterus.
(c) Coenus.
(d) Coragus.

7. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?
(a) Tigris.
(b) Indus.
(c) Acesines.
(d) Hydaspes.

8. What is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?
(a) He takes the same route both times.
(b) It is the same level of difficulty as the first route.
(c) It is easier than the first route.
(d) It is more difficult than the first route.

9. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?
(a) Slight resistance.
(b) Significant resistance.
(c) Moderate resistance.
(d) No resistance.

10. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Late afternoon.

11. Where does Alexander travel to after the flash flood?
(a) Parthia.
(b) Gedrosia.
(c) Carmania.
(d) Pontus.

12. What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?
(a) A catapult.
(b) Bigger arrows.
(c) Soldiers with wings.
(d) Longer spears.

13. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) The Danube River.
(b) The Nile River.
(c) The Tigris River.
(d) The Euphrates River.

14. What do the Macedonians use against the elephants in Porus' army?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Pikes.
(d) Water.

15. How do the natives react when the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) They attempt to resist, but lose.
(b) They begin climbing down the mountain.
(c) They attempt to bargain with them.
(d) They surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

2. What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus?

3. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?

4. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?

5. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?

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