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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. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?

2. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

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

4. How was Ammon first depicted?

5. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Alexander and the Macedonians win their first battle with the Thracians?

2. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

3. What is the Gordian knot and how does Alexander deal with it?

4. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh, and what happens when he visits the oracle of Ammon?

5. How does Alexander assume the crown of Macedon?

6. What is the second offer that Darius makes to Alexander and how does he respond?

7. How does Alexander surprise the Getae army and what happens during their battle?

8. What incident occurs when the Uxians attempt to interfere with Alexander's plans to pass through the Persian Gates?

9. How does Alexander defeat the Tyrians?

10. What is the first thing that Alexander does once he becomes the ruler of Macedon, and how does the city of Athens respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Rock of Sogdiana is taken by the Macedonians, sending a signal to the world of their dominance.

1) Describe the Rock of Sogdiana and why it is considered a big challenge for the Macedonians.

2) Explain the actions of the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana before, during, and after the Macedonians reach the top of the mountain.

3) Analyze the tactics that the Macedonians use to climb the Rock of Sogdiana and surprise the enemy.

Essay Topic 2

Explain both offers that Darius makes to Alexander in his attempts to regain his royal family. Also, include Alexander's responses to the offers, his treatment of the royal family, and explain why he continues to pursue Darius after he has been defeated.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the battle between the Macedonians and the Getae army, and the crossing of the Danube River. Use the information in the book to provide an analysis of Alexander's actions during and after the battle as well as the sacrifices he makes and the meaning behind them.

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