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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. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?
2. How do the natives react when the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
3. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
4. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?
5. What gives stability to the bridge that Alexander is building to cross the river?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Alexander and the Macedonians begin their trip to the Indian Ocean, and what impression do they make on the Indians?
2. 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?
3. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?
4. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?
5. What points does Coenus make in favor of stopping the campaign and returning home?
6. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?
7. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?
8. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?
9. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
10. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
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.
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