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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 natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?

2. How many animals die in the desert that the Macedonians travel across after monsoon season?

3. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?

4. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?

5. What does Alexander tell his troops in an attempt to encourage them to continue fighting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

2. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

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

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

5. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

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

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

8. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

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

10. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The taking of Thebes is a significant part of Alexander's campaigns for many reasons.

1) Explain Alexander's original plan for battling the Thebans and why he decides to attack them.

2) Describe the mistake made at Thebes that leads to the town's defeat.

3) Analyze the controversial actions of Alexander after the Macedonians take control of Thebes, including the response from Greece.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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