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Q What happened to Alexander's empire after his death in 323 BCE?

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Maurya Empire
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  • A It continued to expand ✔ ✖
  • B It fragmented into independent kingdoms led by his generals ✔ ✖
  • C It was conquered by the Maurya Empire ✔ ✖
  • D It was annexed by the Seleucid Empire ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: B

Explanation

Answer: It fragmented into independent kingdoms led by his generals. Soon after Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BCE, his empire fragmented into independent kingdoms led by his generals, paving the way for regional powers like the Maurya Empire to emerge.

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