Chapter 11 True/False Quiz

. One of Alexander's first significant victories was over Cleitus, the king of Illyria.

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. After Alexander put down the Theban revolt, he destroyed nearly all of Thebes.

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False

. When Alexander defeated the Persian army at Granicus, he immediately pardoned all the Greek mercenaries.

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False

. By severing the Gordian knot, Alexander made it clear that he planned to conquer Asia.

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False

. Alexander rewarded Greek cities in Asia for allying themselves with the Macedonians by refusing to take any tribute from them.

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. The Persian king Darius III abandoned his army when Alexander defeated him at the Battle of Issus.

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False

. In Egypt, Alexander refused to honor the Egyptian deities.

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False

. Shortly after visiting the oracle of Zeus-Ammon, Alexander founded the city of Alexandria.

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False

. Alexander marked his final victory over Persia by destroying Persepolis.

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False

. Alexander executed Darius III personally.

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False

. Alexander retained the Iranian satraps in Sogdiana and Bactria instead of replacing them with Greeks or Macedonians.

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False

. In 327 BC, Alexander strengthened his position in Sogdiana by marrying Roxane.

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False

. Alexander's court resisted his demand that they perform proskynesis.

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False

. In 330 BC, it was reported that Philotas did not warn Alexander of a possible assassination attempt.

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False

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