Question

why does the author suggest alexander the great is still considered great despite his ruthless behavior? a because he created a lasting empire. b because he spread greek philosophy. c because he was a military genius and had aristotle as a tutor. d because he was compassionate and fair.

Explanation:

The question asks why Alexander is called 'great' despite ruthlessness. Option B aligns with common historical reasoning: his conquests spread Hellenistic culture, including Greek philosophy, which had long-lasting impacts across regions he ruled, outweighing criticism of his brutality in historical assessments of his legacy. Other options are less accurate: his empire fragmented quickly (A), his military genius/tutor don’t directly address the "despite ruthlessness" qualifier (C), and he was not known for compassion/fairness (D).

Answer:

B Because he spread Greek philosophy.