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History 13 Battle of the Hydaspes

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    Week 13 History for ESL students.
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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's the area inside the red rectangle called?
    The Indus River Valley.
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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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  • 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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  • What was the most interesting thing you learned today? Why? What do you want to learn more about?
    Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
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  • Summarize Alexander's conquest so far. What do you think will happen next?
    Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
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  • 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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  • What are some differences between Persian and Greek/Macedonian clothing & customs?
    Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
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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?
    Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
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