· Born in Macedonia, 356 BCE
· Defeated Achaemenid Empire
· Invaded India
· Conquered most of the known world
· Died in 323 BCE
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Responses
A Genghis KahnGenghis Kahn
B Julius CaesarJulius Caesar
C Cyrus the GreatCyrus the Great
D Alexander the Great
D Alexander the Great
D Alexander the Great
The correct answer is D: Alexander the Great.
To arrive at the answer, you can use the given information to eliminate the options and determine the correct answer. Let's analyze each option:
A: Genghis Khan - Genghis Khan was born in Mongolia, not Macedonia, so it is not the correct answer.
B: Julius Caesar - Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman, not a Macedonian conqueror. Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
C: Cyrus the Great - Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, not someone who defeated it. Additionally, Cyrus the Great was born in Persia, not Macedonia, so this option is incorrect.
D: Alexander the Great - Alexander the Great was indeed born in Macedonia in 356 BCE. He was known for his victory over the Achaemenid Empire, his campaign to invade India, his conquest of most of the known world, and his death in 323 BCE. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
So, the description provided matches the details of Alexander the Great.