Multiple choice

Who were the three generals who divided Alexander's empire upon his death?

  1. Aristotle, Selecusus, and Ptolemy

  2. Antigonus, Selecusus, and Caesar

  3. Antigonus, Darius, and Ptolemy

  4. Antigonus, Selecusus, and Ptolemy
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Explanation

After Alexander's death in 323 BCE, his generals (the Diadochi) fought over his empire. The eventual division created three major kingdoms: Antigonus in Macedonia, Seleucus (not 'Selecusus') in Asia, and Ptolemy in Egypt, founding the Hellenistic dynasties.

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