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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 authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?

2. What is the city of Alexandria known as?

3. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

4. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

5. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

1. What offer does Darius make to Alexander after losing the first battle?

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

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

4. What happens when Darius and Alexander meet for the second time?

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

6. What does Alexander do at Pasargadae and why?

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

8. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The Macedonians vs. The Persians at Issus is the first battle between Alexander and Darius.

1) Explain how the Macedonians pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius and the Persians.

2) Analyze the preparations made by both the Macedonians and the Persians before their first battle at Issus.

3) Describe the events at Issus, the actions of Alexander and Darius, and the results of the battle.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the trouble that the Macedonian army encounters at the island of Tyre, the inventions that help them gain access to the island, why it takes longer than expected to reach the island, and the actions of the Tyrians before, during, and after the Macedonians confront them.

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