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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. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?

2. What river is Thapsacus located near?

3. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the second battle between the Macedonians and the Persians take place, and what preparations are made for it?

2. What news does Alexander receive at Soli and how do the Macedonians celebrate?

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

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

5. What problem does Alexander face at the island of Tyre?

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

7. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

8. What threat does Glaucias pose to Alexander and how do the Macedonians attempt to take the town of Pelium?

9. What trouble does Alexander overcome while passing through the Persian Gates?

10. What happens at Gaza and what overall strategy does Alexander have for his campaigns?

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

Analyze the author's reasons for writing "The Campaigns of Alexander", including the following:

1) Describe Arrian's background and why he is considered an authority on the history of Alexander the Great.

2) Explain Arrian's intentions in writing the book and how he hopes to accomplish them. 3) Describe the challenge that Arrian makes to the reader in order to substantiate his accuracy.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Macedonians' passage through the Persian Gates and the problems they must overcome. Include their dealings with the Uxians and the Persians, as well as the reasons why Alexander burns the Persian palace once he makes it by the Persian Gates.

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