The Campaigns of Alexander Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Campaigns of Alexander Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?
(a) The east side.
(b) The north side.
(c) The west side.
(d) Every side.

2. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?
(a) He is executed.
(b) He joins the Macedonians.
(c) He is released.
(d) He is sent to jail.

3. What final "unconquerable place" does Alexander attack after defeating the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) The Rock of Maracanda.
(b) The Rock of Pamir.
(c) The Rock of Aornos.
(d) The Rock of Arachosia.

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

5. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

6. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Six hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

7. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?
(a) The natives hide and are never seen.
(b) The natives surrender after a brief fight.
(c) The natives surrender after a lengthy fight.
(d) The natives surrender without a fight.

8. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?
(a) They use screens.
(b) They climb at night so the enemy cannot see them.
(c) They begin throwing rocks up at the enemy.
(d) They dodge them with speed.

9. What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Riches.
(c) Water.
(d) Trees.

10. What wounds Alexander during the fight in a Mallian town?
(a) An arrow.
(b) A fire.
(c) A spear.
(d) A rock.

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

12. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
(a) Floats.
(b) Coats.
(c) Shields.
(d) Vests.

13. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?
(a) Craterus.
(b) Callisthenes.
(c) Coragus.
(d) Coenus.

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

15. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?
(a) The right flank.
(b) The center.
(c) Both the left and right flank.
(d) The left flank.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much trouble does Alexander have in taking the first Mallian town?

2. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?

3. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?

4. What is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?

5. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?

(see the answer keys)

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