Greek civilization spread throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Egypt, and Asia as Alexander the Great conquered city after
city. In order to maintain control, a strong military presence was left in each of the dominated areas. How did this affect the cultures of those regions conquered by Alexander? A) Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought. B) Members of the conquered population covertly taught their children their history. C) The dominated population fought against any teachings that were influenced by Greek thought. D) The government forced the teaching of Greek mathematics and philosophies in the schools in the region.
The correct answer is A. Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.
Explanation
Alexander the Great was the emperor of Greece from 356 BC. until the year 323 BC, during his government a great part of Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa were conquered by Greece with it strong military presence, which allowed the Greek culture to spread throughout all these territories. An example of this can be seen in the different works of art such as paintings and carved busts of Alexander the Great that are in cities such as Alexandria, Rome, Macedonia. The civilization that was most influenced in Greece was the Roman Empire, which in the religious sphere had gods very similar to the Greeks, also one of its Emperors, Julius Caesar admired the greatness of Alexander the Great and wanted to expand the empire as he had done. Som the correct answer is A. Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.
