Why is Alexander the Great an important historical figure?

A.

He spread Greek ideas throughout the regions he conquered.

B.

He established a strong government that lasted long after his death.

C.

He was a philosopher and is considered to be the father of democracy.

D.

He was an explorer who discovered new land and started new settlements.

"Perhaps the most significant legacy of Alexander was the range and extent of the proliferation of Greek culture," said Abernethy. "The reign of Alexander the Great signaled the beginning of a new era in history known as the Hellenistic Age. Greek culture had a powerful influence on the areas Alexander conquered."

Many of the cities that Alexander founded were named Alexandria, including the Egyptian city that is now home to more than 4.5 million people. The many Alexandrias were located on trade routes, which increased the flow of commodities between the East and the West.

"Goods and customs, soldiers and traders all mingled together," said Abernethy. "There was a common currency and a common language (Greek) uniting the many peoples of the empire. All religions were tolerated. It was to be a golden age that lasted from the death of Alexander in 323 B. C. until 31 B. C., the date of the conquest of the last Hellenistic kingdom by Rome, the Lagid kingdom of Egypt.

Option: (D) -

"He was an explorer who discovered new land and started new settlements."

Explanation:

Alexander the Great:

If we study his voyages of the European and the Asian region, along some parts of African Continent. We get to know that he explored numerous cultures in a more unique way, as he respected the cultures that these regions had. But, he took power inside the same regions that he explored and conquered. While also imposing the influence of the Greek culture and language inside the common folk and history of different areas around the globe. As one of the city in Egypt is named after him,"Alexandria". Which gives even more credibility to the voyages carried out by Alexander the Great in the different regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa.