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Alexander's Conquests
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7th Grade
05/12/2012

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Why was alex's attack on persia risky?
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perisa was still very strong
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What was the first battle between Alex and persia?
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the battle at the Granicus River
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When was the first battle between alex and persia?
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334 BCE
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Who won the battle at the Granicus River?
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Alex
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HOw quickly did Alex conquer the western half of asia minor?
Definition
6 months
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By when had alex taken over Syria, Palestine and Egypt?
Definition
332 BCE
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When did alex move into Mesopotamian kingdims?
Definition
331
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How was the Persian king(Darius III) killed?
Definition
by one of his own men
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Once king darius III of perisa was dead, what did alex do?
Definition
to the throne of Persia himself
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When did Alex enter india?
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by the summer of 327 BCE
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When did the battle at the Hyclaspes river take place?
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326 BCE
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Who won the battle at the Hyclaspes river?
Definition
Alex
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When did Alex's troops mutiny and return to go on?
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326 BCE
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When did alexander the great die and of what?
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323 BCE, from wounds, fever and drinking
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HOw old was Alexander the Great when he died?
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32
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