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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.
(a) Family.
(b) Friends.
(c) Strangers.
(d) Enemies.

2. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?
(a) Fertile soil.
(b) Good elevation.
(c) Intelligent farming.
(d) The irrigation system installed by Philip.

3. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?
(a) He was preoccupied with politics and war.
(b) She fell in love with another man.
(c) He had an affair.
(d) Philip had lost all of his wealth.

4. The Macedonian army was different from that of the _______________ in that it was essentially a militia in which the citizens had the right to bear arms.
(a) Americans.
(b) Romans.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Persians.

5. Alexander developed a reverence for what Greek god?
(a) Dionysus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Poseidon.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

2. The spears were ________________ feet long and quite heavy; therefore, they were not used in battle per se, although they might be seen on the periphery.

3. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.

4. Alexander had a select infantry known as _______________, whose main job it was to surround and protect Alexander.

5. For how long did Alexander march?

(see the answer key)

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