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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 do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

2. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?

3. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?

4. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?

5. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

2. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

3. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

4. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

5. What omen does Alexander ignore before facing the Scythians and what is the result of their battle?

6. How does Porus accept the defeat and why does Alexander give him his kingdom back?

7. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?

8. After being seriously injured in a battle, what does Alexander do to ensure his troops that he is still alive?

9. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?

10. Why does Alexander want to see the ocean, and what warning does he give to the Macedonians in a speech defending his decision to continue with the campaign?

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

Compare and contrast the deaths of two Macedonians as they are murdered by Alexander, detailing his and their actions and words leading up to and following each event.

Essay Topic 3

As the new ruler of Macedon by default, Alexander begins building an army to conquer the world.

1) Describe how the Macedonian army is established, and the initial response from Athens at the time.

2) Explain the reasons for Alexander's choice of Thrace as the first target.

3) Analyze the way that Alexander and the Macedonians defeat the Thracians and the Triballians.

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