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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 river does Alexander cross before defeating Bessus?

2. How long do Alexander's and Darius' armies prepare for battling each other a second time?

3. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?

4. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

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

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

5. How does Alexander defeat the Tyrians?

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

7. Whom do the Thracians recruit for the second battle with the Macedonians and what is the result?

8. What is the warning that Alexander receives while he is ill during the march from Asia to Tarsus, and how does he respond?

9. What questionable actions does Alexander take at Thebes?

10. Where does Alexander chase Bessus, and how is Bessus captured?

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

Betrayal leads to the replacement and murder of Darius as Alexander approaches the Persians again.

1) Explain how Bessus betrays Darius to become the self-proclaimed leader of the Persians.

2) Describe Darius' death and Alexander's response to it.

3) Explain why the Persians betray Bessus and how he is captured by the Macedonians. 4) Analyze the role of the Scythians, how they are defeated, and Alexander's actions in Bessus' capture and execution.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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