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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Alexander the great, was obliged to go back because

  1. he fell ill

  2. he suffered defeat in India

  3. his forces refused to go further

  4. he did not like India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great's troops were exhausted by years of campaigning and refused to continue further into India, forcing him to turn back at the Hyphasis River.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India, famous for his sense of Justice and dialogues with a Buddhist monk Nagasena (as described in the Buddhist work Milinda Panho) was

  1. Demetrius

  2. Menander

  3. Eukratises

  4. Heliocles
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Menander I, also known as Milinda, was an Indo-Greek king who ruled from Taxila. He is famous for his philosophical dialogues with the Buddhist monk Nagasena, recorded in the Milinda Panho.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

  1. Rigid social classes

  2. Religious uniformity

  3. Emphasis on individualism

  4. Mass education
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance placed a high value on the individual, human potential, and human achievement, which fueled their respective artistic and philosophical advancements.