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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?
(a) Darius went into hiding.
(b) Darius escaped.
(c) He was injured.
(d) He was called away just long enough for the defeated ruler to escape.

2. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.
(a) Umpiricism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Empiricism.
(d) Globalization.

3. How much did Wellington leave to chance?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Almost everything.
(c) Some small details.
(d) All aspects of battle.

4. The French were determined to throw a web of alliances over the principalities as a sign of allegiance to whom?
(a) The Moghuls.
(b) The Russians.
(c) The Swedes.
(d) The Chinese.

5. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?
(a) To invade China.
(b) To invade Greece.
(c) To invade the Roman Empire.
(d) To invade Persia.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Where did Wellington attend school?

5. Alexander developed a reverence for what Greek god?

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