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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. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?

2. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?

3. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?

4. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?

5. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What omen does Alexander listen to in preparing to battle the Persians?

5. What happens in the battle between the Macedonians and the Persians at Issus?

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

7. What questionable actions does Alexander take at Thebes?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the circumstances surrounding the controversial assassination of Philip of Macedon. Include the varying theories of who is responsible for the assassination and the implications of Philips' death for Macedon in general.

Essay Topic 2

The second battle between the Macedonians and the Persians takes place at Gaugamela. 1) Describe the preparations and strategies made by the Macedonian army and the Persian army before their second battle.

2) Explain the battle of Gaugamela, the gains and setbacks of the Macedonians, and the eventual outcome of the battle.

3) Analyze Darius' actions after the battle including why Alexander must stop chasing him in order to return to the battlefield.

Essay Topic 3

Alexander's early death has caused many theories to surface.

1) Describe the warning that Alexander receives on his way back to Babylon and his response to it.

2) Explain the events leading up to Alexander's death.

3) Analyze the possible theories about the cause of Alexander's death, which one is the most plausible, and how Alexander the Great will most likely be remembered.

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