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QuizMultiple Choice

The Achievements of Hellenistic Civilizations

Question 6 • FL-2109010-M/J World History-CR-Q3-2025

How did Ptolemy help Alexandria grow as a place of learning?

Answer
A
He was responsible for building the Museum of Alexandria.
B
He was an important teacher at the university in Alexandria.
C
He was the founder and caretaker of the Library of Alexandria.
D
He was the leader of the scientific community in Alexandria.

Explanation

Ptolemy I supported scholarship in Alexandria by establishing the Museum, an institution where scholars studied and conducted research. This helped make the city a major center of learning. The correct choice is “He was responsible for building the Museum of Alexandria.”

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