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A revolt sparked by news of this event ended after Letodorus betrayed his army of mercenaries following negotiations with Peithon. In his epitome of a history by Pompeius Trogus, the historian Justin claimed that a substance involved in this event could not be conveyed “in any other way than in the hoof of a horse.” Upon hearing about this event, a confederation of Greek states (-5[1])whose army was led by Leosthenes launched the Lamian War. The gymnosophist (*) Kalanos allegedly predicted this event right before self-immolating. (10[1])Sisygambis locked herself in her room and starved herself to death following this event. An Egyptian cult centered on the subject of this event developed after Ptolemy I stole a central object and moved it to Memphis. For 10 points, name this event that occurred in Babylon in 323 BC, sparking the Wars of the Diadochi. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: death of Alexander the Great [accept the poisoning of Alexander the Great; accept Alexander III of Macedon in place of “Alexander the Great”; prompt on Alexander alone in place of “Alexander the Great”] (The first line refers to the 323 BC Bactrian revolt.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Robin Dankothrow away your cards, rally in the streetsThompson et al.64-5
Evan TingAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire8410
John ChenUBCCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!14110
Conor ThompsonThompson et al.throw away your cards, rally in the streets14110

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