Which Factor Worked Against Alexander the Great's Conquests in Asia

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which factor worked against Alexander the Great's conquests in Asia?

• A)He had no military expertise prior to his father's assassination.
• B)The Persian king Darius III refused to make any peace settlements and resorted to guerilla warfare.
• C)He lacked a strong cavalry and was unable to capture Egypt.
• D)He faced difficulties in convincing his troops to fight so far from home.
• E)He faced violent opposition back in Greece from most of the city-states.

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