Alexander sent the bulk of his army to which Persian ceremonial capital via the Royal Road?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Persepolis
- Step 1: He sent the bulk of his army to the Persian ceremonial capital of Persepolis via the Persian Royal Road. Answer: Persepolis. Why not the others: Babylon, Susa, and Ecbatana were other administrative centres, but Persepolis was the ceremonial capital.
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