COMPREHENSION TEST ONE [ Alexander The Great 334-323BC]

Part 3-Persia-Greece and MacedonPart 2-Armies and CommandersPart 3-The Battle of The GranicusExercise 1= Exercise 2= Exercise 3= /8 marks /3 marks /5 marks Total score: /16 marks.

Exercise 1-Choose the correct answer1 .Why did the Persians help the Athenian fleet to claim victory against the Spartans at Cnidos in 396 BC? A. They wanted to keep a balance between the two main powers of Greece. B. They wanted the war between them to continue. C. The domination of Sparta had to be controlled. D. Athens had agreed to the Persian claim for overlordship over the Greek cities of mainland Asia Minor and this was its reward. 2. Alexander Awould never waste time on what he had already Conquered; he would almost immediately seek for a new conquest. Bwould first strengthen his positions and then search for a new conquest. C would act according to the demands of the situation.

D would seek advice from his commanders.

3. Philip the II
A. managed to impose a ruthless peace on the Greeks. B. failed to be accepted as a liberator. C. used cunning methods to carry out his plans.

D. succeded in both achieving his goals and being entitled to claim himself to be the saver of Greece.

4. What is true for Alexander? A. He would make surprise moves by making fast decisions. B. His strategy and his decisions were very carefully planned beforehand. C. His unpredictable decisions were attributed to the impulsive nature of his character. D. His sudden decisions included no real danger since they were the result of a thorough preparation.

5. How did the Persians initially tried to halt the march of Alexanders army? A. They tried to ambush his main army. B. They offered him land. C. They requested a treaty . D. They were willing to recognize him as the only true ruler of Greece if he were to withdraw his army from Persian territory. 6. Which was the characteristic Macedonian battle plan almost in all conflicts? A. An early cavalry wing charge in order to push the enemy

to the unbeatable infantry phalanx. B.The infantry phalanx marches first and with its formidable pikes breaks down every ressistance; the cavalry comes then and does the rest. C Both the cavalry and the infantry try to outflank the enemy. D. The cavalry encircles the enemy and sendsthem to the fast marching infantry phalanx. 7.Which was a possible danger that Alexander had to consider in the Battle of Granicus? A. The Persians may actually attact the centre of Alexanders army. B. He may be outflanked by the Persians before he would actually outflank them. C. His left wing may fail to defend as long as he would be carrying out his plans. D. The defence in the right Persian wing may withstand the attack and trap his cavalry in the river. 8. Why did Alexander send a prize to Athens after the Battle of Granicus? A .He wanted in this way to make the Spartans regret their absence from the the war. B. He wished to be considered fair and generous. C. He wanted to honour the Godess Athena. D. It was a chance to demonstrate that at last Greece was united.

Exercise 2-In a short paragraph explain how Alexander managed to overcome the problem of Granicus river and lunched his cavalry charge-

Exercise 3-In a short paragraph (up to 100 words) write a summary of the main features of Alexanders character as they arise from his campaign so far.(explanations/examples are necessary)