Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 4.1: Arrian on Alexander the Great

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1. According to Arrian, how did Alexander quell the unease of his army at Opis?

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Correct. The answer is a. Alexander began his speech by reminding his men of the glory they had won in battle under his leadership.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Alexander began his speech by reminding his men of the glory they had won in battle under his leadership.
1. According to Arrian, how did Alexander quell the unease of his army at Opis?

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2. What sparked the unrest within the ranks of the Macedonian army assembled at Opis?

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B.
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D.

Correct. The answer is c. The Macedonians were insulted by Alexander’s decision to send home those who were no longer fit for battle.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The Macedonians were insulted by Alexander’s decision to send home those who were no longer fit for battle.
2. What sparked the unrest within the ranks of the Macedonian army assembled at Opis?

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3. What did Alexander hope to accomplish by ordering his Macedonian troops to return home?

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B.
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D.

Correct. The answer is a. Alexander contrasted the glory the soldiers had won under his command with the shame they would endure if they deserted him.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Alexander contrasted the glory the soldiers had won under his command with the shame they would endure if they deserted him.
3. What did Alexander hope to accomplish by ordering his Macedonian troops to return home?