83. Q. What followed Alexander’s immediate march from the north to Thebes? A. The city was taken after a desperate resistance, six thousand of the inhabitants slain, thirty thousand sold into slavery, and the houses leveled to the ground.
84. Q. Upon his return to Macedonia what did Alexander institute? A. Magnificent sacrifices to the gods, and scenic contests in honor of the god Zeus and the Muses.
85. Q. Who was now upon the throne of the Persian empire? A. Darius Codomannus.
86. Q. When did Alexander commence his invasion of Asia? A. In the year 334 B. C.
87. Q. What was the size of the Macedonian army that Alexander led into Asia? A. Thirty thousand infantry and forty-five hundred cavalry.
88. Q. Where did he first encounter the Persian army? A. At the river Granicus.
89. Q. What was the result of the engagement that followed? A. The army of Alexander forced the passage of the river in the face of the enemy and entirely routed the Persian forces.
90. Q. What followed Alexander’s march through Asia Minor? A. Many cities surrendered without opposition, and the others he reached he subdued.
91. Q. As he was marching further into Asia, who now advanced to meet Alexander? A. Darius himself with an immense army equipped in great splendor.
92. Q. Where did the hostile armies encounter each other? A. On the plains of Issus.