Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?
2. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?
3. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
4. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?
5. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Darius betrayed and killed?
2. What trouble does Alexander overcome while passing through the Persian Gates?
3. What does Alexander do at Pasargadae and why?
4. How do Alexander and the Macedonians win their first battle with the Thracians?
5. What happens when Darius and Alexander meet for the second time?
6. What news does Alexander receive at Soli and how do the Macedonians celebrate?
7. What omen does Alexander listen to in preparing to battle the Persians?
8. What is the first thing that Alexander does once he becomes the ruler of Macedon, and how does the city of Athens respond?
9. Where does Alexander chase Bessus, and how is Bessus captured?
10. What is the second offer that Darius makes to Alexander and how does he respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The taking of Thebes is a significant part of Alexander's campaigns for many reasons.
1) Explain Alexander's original plan for battling the Thebans and why he decides to attack them.
2) Describe the mistake made at Thebes that leads to the town's defeat.
3) Analyze the controversial actions of Alexander after the Macedonians take control of Thebes, including the response from Greece.
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
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.
|
This section contains 830 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
