Alexander the Great Is a Difficult Figure for Historians to Evaluate

question 23

Multiple Choice

Alexander the Great is a difficult figure for historians to evaluate because:

• A)so many legends grew up around him during his lifetime.
• B)his military victories are so well known.
• C)he died young and without a clear heir.
• D)he did not actually accompany his armies on their far-flung campaigns.
• E)nothing was written about him during his lifetime.

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