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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 initially surprise the Mallians?
2. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?
3. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
4. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?
5. How long does it take for Alexander to regret killing Cleitus?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?
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. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
4. What do the Macedonians do when fighting against the elephants in the battle with Porus?
5. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?
6. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?
7. What happens to the crew at the Acesines River junction?
8. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?
9. What action does Alexander take while visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
10. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
While crossing the Hydaspes River, Alexander meets Porus, and a new rivalry begins.
1) Describe the battle between the Macedonians and Porus' son.
2) Explain what happens when Alexander battles Porus and the Indians, the strategies of both armies, and the results of the battle.
3) Compare Porus with Darius looking at how both choose to handle defeat at the hands of the Macedonians.
Essay Topic 3
Explain both offers that Darius makes to Alexander in his attempts to regain his royal family. Also, include Alexander's responses to the offers, his treatment of the royal family, and explain why he continues to pursue Darius after he has been defeated.
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