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War & Conflict  		     Alexander Crosses the Hydaspes 	   	 Mr.T (god of teaching)
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1. (2pts) How did Alexander use Taxila?

2. (2pts each) Which Indian ruler opposed Alexander’s invasion with roughly how many men?

3. (2pts) How many men did Alexander roughly have?

4. (3pts) How did Alexander trick his opponent into believing he was waiting for the end of the rainy season to cross the Hydaspes?

5. (3pts) How did Alexander get his opponent to let down his guard and assume Alexander was not immediately trying to cross the river? 

6.  (2pts) Into how many parts did Alexander split his army?

7. (2pt) How did Alexander screen his movements upstream?

8. (3pts) What dilemma did Alexander’s crossing create for his opponent?

9. (3pts)  How did Alexander create a gap in his opponent’s line?

10. (3pts)  How did Alexander exploit (take advantage of) the gap he created in his opponent’s line?

11. (2pts each) What are the 6 lessons one can learn from Alexander’s victory?