History 13 Battle of the Hydaspes | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What's happening in this picture? What ultimately happened to the people in it?

Cleitus the Black saves Alexander, only to be killed by him in a drunken rage later.

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Who did Alexander marry in ~329 BCE? Why?

Roxana, Princess of Bactria; political & romantic reasons.

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What happened at the Battle of the Hydaspes?

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Summarize Alexander's conquest so far. What do you think will happen next?

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What are some differences between Persian and Greek/Macedonian clothing & customs?

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What's the area inside the red rectangle called?

The Indus River Valley.

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Why was there a rift forming between Alexander and his generals by 329 BCE?

They wanted to go home with their riches and remain the Greek rulers of the territory they'd conquered; Alexander wanted to keep going to the edge of the world.

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Who did Alexander fight against at the Battle of the Hydaspes? What happened to him after the battle?

King Porus the Elder; allowed to remain in charge as a satrap in Alexander's empire.

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What was the name of the battle Alexander fought in India? Why was it called that?

The Battle of the Hydaspes, after the river at which it was fought.

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What was the most interesting thing you learned today? Why? What do you want to learn more about?

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