At the Battle of Gaugamela

question 48

Multiple Choice

At the Battle of Gaugamela,

• A) Alexander was able to win a close victory by bringing up cavalry at the last minute.
• B) the Greeks under Alexander were able to break the center of the Persian line and with boldness turn the battle into a rout.
• C) Alexander determined that the battle should be fought on a narrow plain, negating the numbers of the Persians and the importance of the war chariots.
• D) Alexander struck the Persians at their weakest point.
• E) Alexander was forced to retreat back to Susa.

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