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Question 12 • 25.26 TCEC World History 1 (New)

Which statement describes the city of Alexandria?

Answer
A
Alexandria was a Greek city-state that invented drama and democracy.
B
Alexandria was an Egyptian trade center and home to a diverse population.
C
Alexandria was the capital of the Persian Empire and the home of its ruler.
D
Alexandria was a powerful military society that started the Peloponnesian War.

Explanation

Alexandria was founded in Egypt by Alexander the Great and became a major port and center of trade. People from different cultures lived there, including Egyptians, Greeks, and Jews. It was not the Greek city-state that developed democracy and drama, nor the Persian capital or the society that began the Peloponnesian War.

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