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? Darius Pharnabazus Xerxes Memnon

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

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). Spitamenes Bucephala Porus Peucestas

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

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 He made his men stay up all night Poor weapons Poor tactics

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

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) 500 4500 5000 450