Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?
2. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?
3. What is the first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?
4. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
5. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?
2. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?
3. 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?
4. How does Porus accept the defeat and why does Alexander give him his kingdom back?
5. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?
6. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?
7. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?
8. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?
9. After being seriously injured in a battle, what does Alexander do to ensure his troops that he is still alive?
10. What do the Macedonians do when fighting against the elephants in the battle with Porus?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the battle between the Macedonians and the Getae army, and the crossing of the Danube River. Use the information in the book to provide an analysis of Alexander's actions during and after the battle as well as the sacrifices he makes and the meaning behind them.
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
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.
|
This section contains 785 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
