3. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?
(a) Only a few.
(b) None.
(c) Many.
(d) One.

4. Where is Porus wounded in the battle with Alexander?
(a) The left leg.
(b) The right leg.
(c) The left shoulder.
(d) The right shoulder.

5. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?
(a) Post lookouts.
(b) Position men on both sides of the river.
(c) Stay on one side of the river.
(d) Follow Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?

2. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?

3. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

4. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?

5. What do the Macedonians use against the elephants in Porus' army?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

2. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?

3. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?

4. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

5. What costly mistake does Alexander make at Gedrosia?

6. Why does Alexander want to see the ocean, and what warning does he give to the Macedonians in a speech defending his decision to continue with the campaign?

7. How does Porus accept the defeat and why does Alexander give him his kingdom back?

8. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?

9. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

10. How do Alexander and the Macedonians begin their trip to the Indian Ocean, and what impression do they make on the Indians?

(see the answer keys)

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