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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. 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.

2. For how long did Alexander march?
(a) Five years.
(b) One year.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Ten years.

3. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?
(a) Philip.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Da Vinci.

4. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

5. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Orators.
(c) Singers.
(d) Athletes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

2. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.

3. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.

4. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?

5. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?

(see the answer key)

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