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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. Where does Alexander experience a flash flood?

2. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?

3. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?

4. What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus?

5. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

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

3. On the way to Gedrosia, what happens to some of the Macedonian army and the animals in the desert?

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

5. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

6. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

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

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

9. What costly mistake does Alexander make at Gedrosia?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Macedonians' passage through the Persian Gates and the problems they must overcome. Include their dealings with the Uxians and the Persians, as well as the reasons why Alexander burns the Persian palace once he makes it by the Persian Gates.

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