Alexander the Great:: Battle Tactics

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1. Prior to the Battle of Granicus who suggested that the Persians should destroy Alexander's supply route? Memnon Xerxes Darius Pharnabazus

2. Leading up to the Battle of Issus, what gates did Alexander believe Darius was close to? Cilician Indus Caspian Syrian

3. Before Guagamela Parmenio advised a night attack. Alexander rejected this suggestion as he wanted to give Darius no excuse this time. True False

4. Name the enemy king in the Battle of Jhelum (Hydaspes). Bucephala Spitamenes Peucestas Porus

5. Alexander used the ______ to deliver the main blow to the enemy. Hypaspists Cavalry Phalanx Companion Cavalry

6. Alexander stayed behind his army and told them what to do. Yes No

7. Before Guagamela what did Arrian say was the main reason for Darius' defeat? Poor fighters Poor tactics Poor weapons He made his men stay up all night

8. Porus had ______ elephants (Artus). 100 2,000 200 1,000

9. The Persians had the advantage leading into the Battle of Granicus in both numbers and position. Yes No

10. In the Battle of Issus ______ Macedonians were killed? (Artus) 450 5000 500 4500