Multiple choice general knowledge

Alexander the Great suffered from symptoms that today would most likely be considered epilepsy.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is false because historical accounts cannot be reliably diagnosed with modern medical criteria. While ancient sources describe Alexander experiencing symptoms that some modern historians have speculated might resemble epilepsy, these descriptions are ambiguous and could represent various conditions. Definitive diagnosis is impossible.

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