Alexander's Military Success Against the Persians Was in Part Attributable

question 17

Multiple Choice

Alexander's military success against the Persians was in part attributable to

• A)the chronic weakness of the Persian Empire.
• B)numerically superior forces.
• C)the role of Alexander's cavalry as a strike force.
• D)troop loyalty in all campaigns.
• E)his corps of archers.

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