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

2. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?

3. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?

4. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?

5. When does Alexander give Porus his kingdom back?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?

2. What happens to the crew at the Acesines River junction?

3. What points does Coenus make in favor of stopping the campaign and returning home?

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

5. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

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

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

8. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

9. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?

10. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexander faces little resistance in his attempt to conquer Egypt.

1) Describe where and how Alexander is crowned the Pharaoh.

2) Explain the significance of Alexander's perceived ancestors and his ambitions.

3) Describe how the first city of Alexandria is founded, and what it is known as today.

4) Analyze Alexander's visit to the oracle in Egypt and the different theories about what he hears there.

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

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.

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