Question

how does the author suggest we should judge alexander the great? a by the myths that portray him as godlike. b by his ability to create the eastern roman empire. c by the usual standards of politics. d by his military victories alone.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Judging by myths (portraying him as godlike) is not a reliable or suggested way by most authors for historical judgment, as myths are often fictionalized.
• Option B: Alexander the Great was not the creator of the Eastern Roman Empire (that was related to later Byzantine history, and Alexander's empire was different). So this is factually incorrect.
• Option C: Using usual political standards to judge a historical figure like Alexander the Great (assessing his political impact, governance, etc.) is a valid approach that authors might suggest.
• Option D: Judging "by his military victories alone" is too narrow, as a comprehensive judgment of a historical figure should consider more than just military aspects.

Answer:

C. By the usual standards of politics.